Buffalo Tofu with Ranch Dipping Sauce
A vegetarian snack everyone can enjoy! Crispy tofu flavored with Buffalo sauce, served with creamy ranch. This is a dish you can have on the table in under 40 minutes, and it's so hands off and easy! To make this vegan, serve with a dairy free ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.
TIP:For crispier, crunchier results, wrap tofu in paper towels before Step 1. Press the wrapped tofu under a 5-pound weight for 30 minutes, rewrapping the tofu with fresh paper towels every 10 minutes.
- Contains Soy
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Ingredients
- 2 containers (16 ounces each) 2 containers (16 ounces each) extra firm tofu, cut in 1-inch cubes, divided
- 2/3 cup cornstarch, divided
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1/2 cup prepared Buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup prepared ranch dipping sauce
- Small Bowl
Instructions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, add half the tofu and toss with 1/3 cup cornstarch until the tofu is evenly coated. For best results, place coated tofu in a mesh strainer and sift away any excess cornstarch. Generously spray the tofu with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2
Install a crisper plate in both baskets. Place the prepared tofu in the Zone 1 basket, then insert basket in unit.
Step 3
Repeat Step 1 with the remaining tofu and cornstarch. Place the tofu in the Zone 2 basket, then insert basket in unit.
Step 4
Select Zone 1, select AIRFRY, set temperature to 390°F, and set time to 25 minutes. Select MATCH COOK to match Zone 2 settings with Zone 1. Press center of dial to begin cooking.
Step 5
When the time reaches 15 minutes, press center of dial to pause cooking. Remove baskets from unit and shake tofu. Reinsert baskets and press center of dial to resume cooking.
Step 6
When the time reaches 5 minutes, press center of dial to pause cooking. Remove baskets from unit and shake tofu. Reinsert baskets and press center of dial to resume cooking.
Step 7
When cooking is complete, transfer the tofu to a large bowl and toss with Buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
Step 8
Serve tofu with ranch dipping sauce.