Spicy Chicken Fried Tofu: 7 Irresistible Comfort Food Recipes
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This Spicy Chicken Fried Tofu offers a delicious plant-based twist on classic comfort food that’s crispy and customizable for your spice preference.
- Author: inass sped
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 block Extra Firm Tofu (Frozen and thawed for texture)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (High smoke point oils recommended)
- 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (Can substitute with other plant milks)
- 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar (Can substitute with white vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons Cayenne Pepper Sauce (Adjust to taste)
- 1 cup Cornstarch
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (No substitutes recommended)
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Adjust according to heat preference)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste)
- Drain and prep the tofu by wrapping it in a towel and pressing for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together almond milk, vinegar, and cayenne sauce, then soak the tofu for 30 minutes.
- Combine coating ingredients in a bowl while the tofu marinates.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat to about 350°F.
- Coat the drained tofu with the marinade and then with the dry mixture.
- Fry coated tofu in hot oil for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on a cooling rack before serving.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes and serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg