# Hot Honey Chicken Tenders using Tofu

Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in a spicy-sweet honey glaze, this dish is a plant-based version of hot honey chicken tenders.

- Total time: 55 min
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 300 g tofu, cut into thick strips
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tsp mushroom seasoning powder (or chicken bouillon powder)
- 1.5 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 4 tsp seasoning mix
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 150 ml water
- 5 tsp remaining seasoning mix
- 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 3 tbsp hot sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 0.5 tsp chili flakes (optional, for extra heat)

## Instructions

1. Pat the tofu dry with a paper towel.
2. Score the tofu lightly with a knife to help the marinade absorb better.
3. Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, and water.
4. Coat the tofu evenly with the marinade.
5. Let the tofu marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
6. Dredge the marinated tofu in the dry coating mixture.
7. Dip the tofu in the wet batter, making sure it’s fully coated.
8. Coat the tofu with crushed cornflakes, pressing gently to ensure even coverage.
9. Lightly spray the tofu with oil.
10. Air-fry at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
11. Melt butter in a pan.
12. Stir in hot sauce, honey, and chili flakes into the melted butter.
13. Toss the crispy tofu in the hot honey sauce until fully covered.
14. Serve immediately!

## Equipment

- paper towel
- knife
- pan
- air-fryer

## Tips

- Pat the tofu dry with a paper towel.
- Score the tofu lightly with a knife to help the marinade absorb better.
- Let the tofu marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Make sure the tofu is fully coated in the wet batter.
- Press gently to ensure even coverage when coating with crushed cornflakes.
- Lightly spray with oil before air-frying.
- To make it fully vegan, swap the honey for maple syrup.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNRgAx6WP/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/9e256659-501a-4873-9676-daf1e5321d6f
- Extracted: 2026-04-29

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