How to make:
Baked Buffalo Tofu Nuggets with Vegan Ranch Sauce (gluten-free)
These Baked Buffalo Tofu Nuggets are a fun gluten-free snack or side dish! Serve with a vegan ranch dip for the ultimate appetizer.
Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hour 10 mins
Author:
Yield:
6 1x
Rating:
Ingredients
For the nuggets:
- 1 14-ounce package extra firm tofu, drained and pressed*
- 1/4 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon oil (olive, avocado, canola)
- 1/2 cup chickpea flour
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch or cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the buffalo sauce:
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon oil (olive, avocado, canola)
- 1 tablespoon chickpea flour
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
For the ranch sauce:
- 1 12-ounce package silken tofu
- 1/4 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
- 2 tablespoons dried chives
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Tear the pressed and drained tofu into 1-inch nugget shapes; place in a medium bowl. Add non-dairy milk and oil; stir to coat tofu evenly.
- In another medium bowl, add chickpea flour, starch, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; stir. Dredge each tofu nugget in the dry mixture and shake to remove excess flour. Place each nugget on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add all buffalo sauce ingredients. Whisk to combine. When the tofu is done, add all nuggets to the bowl with the buffalo sauce; toss to coat evenly. Place the nuggets back on the baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, until crispy.
- In a blender, add silken tofu, non-dairy milk, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, onion powder, pepper, and maple syrup. Blend until smooth. Stir in dried parsley, chives, and dill. Pour the ranch into a bowl for serving.
- Serve the tofu nuggets with ranch sauce, ketchup, mustard, and any other dipping sauces!
Notes
*Use a tofu press, or wrap the tofu in paper towels and place in the sink with a heavy object on top. Press for 10-15 minutes.