Crispy Buffalo Tofu Caesar (Printable)

Spicy crispy buffalo tofu with fresh Caesar salad for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Crispy Buffalo Tofu

01 - 1 lb firm or extra-firm tofu, well-pressed
02 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
04 - 1 tbsp avocado oil
05 - 1 tsp paprika
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder
07 - 3 tbsp butter
08 - ¼ cup buffalo-style hot sauce

→ Creamy Caesar Salad

09 - 8 cups chopped crisp romaine lettuce
10 - 1 cup croutons
11 - ½ cup Caesar dressing
12 - ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

# Directions:

01 - Press tofu for 15-30 minutes to remove excess water. Wrap in paper towels, place on a plate, and weigh down with something heavy, or use a tofu press.
02 - Cut pressed tofu into uniform 1-inch cubes. In a medium bowl, gently toss tofu cubes with cornstarch, soy sauce, avocado oil, paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange tofu cubes in a single layer, cooking in batches if needed. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
04 - While tofu cooks, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in hot sauce and whisk until fully combined.
05 - Transfer crispy tofu to the saucepan with buffalo sauce. Gently toss to coat all pieces without breaking them.
06 - In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce and croutons. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss to coat.
07 - Divide salad among plates. Top each serving with buffalo tofu and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its comfort food that happens to be vegetarian, proving you dont need meat for something deeply satisfying
  • The contrast between hot crispy tofu and cool creamy salad hits every craving in one bite
02 -
  • Crowding the pan is the fastest way to lose the crispy texture, so cook in batches if needed
  • The sauce softens the coating quickly, so toss gently and serve right away for that crunch
03 -
  • Preheat your pan properly, you should see a faint shimmer of heat rising from the surface before adding tofu
  • Resist the urge to flip the cubes too often, letting them develop a deep crust on each side is worth the patience
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