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Vegan Tofu BBQ wings dipped in vegan ranch

BBQ Tofu Wings

Savor the bold flavors of plant-based delight with our Vegan BBQ Wings recipe. Crispy, satisfying, and utterly irresistible.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Lunch, Main, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Breading

  • 6 tbsp Cornstarch
  • ¼ cup unsweetened, plain plant milk
  • ¾ cup panko bread crumbs (sub for GF bread crumbs or cornflakes to make this gluten free)
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste

Sauce

  • ½ cup BBQ sauce

Instructions
 

  • Cut tofu into 16 equal sized sticks.
  • In one bowl, add cornstarch and almond milk. Mix well with a whisk and make sure you have a nice thick consistency.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together panko, paprika and pepper.
  • To bread the wings, dip each piece of tofu first in the wet mixture, then roll in the dry mixture until well coated.
  • Air Fryer Instructions: Placed coated wings directly onto the air fryer rack. Cook in the air fryer at 390° for 8 minutes, flipping half way at 4 minutes.
    Oven Baked Instructions: Place on a baking sheet on parchment paper and bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes, flipping the tenders half way. Make sure the tofu wings and nice and crispy before removing from the oven.
  • Coat each piece entirely with the BBQ sauce. Serve with vegan ranch if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 70g | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 6.5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 7.5IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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