Description
Indulge in the spicy and crispy goodness of this Vegan Bang Bang Tofu recipe. Perfectly cooked tofu coated in a tangy and sweet sauce, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this dish is a delightful Asian-inspired vegan main course that will surely satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Tofu:
- 1 block (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
Cornstarch Coating:
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/4 cup vegan mayo
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Others:
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as avocado or canola)
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Tofu: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or air fryer to 375°F. Coat tofu in cornstarch and cook until crispy.
- Make Bang Bang Sauce: Mix vegan mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, maple syrup, and rice vinegar.
- Toss Tofu: Coat crispy tofu in bang bang sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Serve over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free chili sauce and tamari-based sriracha.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
