These buffalo tofu nuggets are seriously so delicious. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or none of the above, I bet you will fall in love with this buffalo tofu.

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If you don’t like tofu, I challenge you to make this buffalo air fryer tofu.

It's so crispy. If you're wondering how to make air fryer tofu crispy, you'll want to keep reading this!

It's so flavorful. I love anything buffalo, so if you're like me, you'll love this recipe! The tofu takes on whatever flavor it's marinated in, so it's so flavorful.

It's such an easy plant-based air fryer recipe. If you are plant-based and you're looking for an easy appetizer or protein source, these air fry tofu nuggets are it.

Does tofu work in an air fryer?

Yes! Air frying tofu is my preferred way of cooking tofu at home. It turns out perfectly every time.

These buffalo tofu nuggets are seriously so delicious. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or none of the above, I bet you will fall in love with this buffalo tofu.

Do you have to press tofu before air frying?

Yes. The key to getting crispy tofu in the air fryer is to press all that liquid out of it before you start cooking it.

Ingredients for these buffalo tofu bites.

Here's what you'll need to make these buffalo tofu nuggets.

Tofu. You can get this at any grocery store! You can find this in a plant-based fridge section.

Buffao Sauce. I use pre-made buffalo sauce, if you're looking to make these truly vegan, you can make your own sauce by combining equal parts vegan butter with hot sauce.

Cornstarch. This is the key to get the tofu crispy. I always use cornstarch when air frying my tofu.

How do you make crispy tofu crispy?

Press! Press your tofu, make sure all of that excess moisture is out of your tofu.
Cornstarch! Toss your tofu in cornstarch prior to cooking to get that crispy outside.

How to make buffalo tofu in the air fryer?

Press your tofu. No, you don't need a tofu press. Simply cover it in a paper towel or tea towel, and layer heavy items, like pots or canned goods, on top. Let it sit for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Once your tofu is pressed, slice it in half lengthwise and then slice it into cubes.
Place in a bowl and add in ⅓ cup buffalo sauce. Cover and let it marinate in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Once you're ready to cook the tofu, take it out of the fridge, toss with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
Air fry at 390F for 15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
Serve immediately with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Why won’t my tofu get crispy?

Here are some tips for making crispy tofu.

1. You're not pressing your tofu.

You need to really press all that moisure out of your tofu to get the most crisp.

2. You should be buying firm or extra firm tofu.

It will say that on the packaging, so just be sure to read which tofu product is which.

3. You're not using cornstarch.

Like I said before, you'll want to coat your tofu in cornstarch before cooking it to get that crisp outer layer.

4. You're not pre-heating your air fryer and cooking at a high enough temp.

First and foremost, you want to be sure that you are preheating your air fryer before cooking anything. Secondly, if you don't cook tofu at a high enough temperature, it will not result in a crispy coating.

buffalo tofu nuggets served with a side of ranch dressing to dip it in.

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