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Buffalo Tofu with Ranch Dipping Sauce

  • Prep 10 mins
  • Total 35 mins
  • Easy
  • Serves 4

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.

Allergies

  • Contains Soybeans

Tip: Allergy Advice

This dish contains the following allergens: Soybeans

Cooking mode

Step-by-step instruction without your screen going to sleep

  • 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

Utensils

  • Small Bowl
  • 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.