Crispy Buffalo Tofu Caesar Salad (Printable)

Spicy crispy tofu meets fresh Caesar salad in this satisfying 24-minute meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crispy Buffalo Tofu

01 - 16 oz firm or extra-firm tofu, well-pressed
02 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
03 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon avocado oil
05 - 1 teaspoon paprika
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 3 tablespoons 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

# How to Make It:

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.
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 and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, turning as needed, 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 immediately 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The cornstarch coating creates restaurant-level crispiness without deep frying
  • Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent forever on it
  • Customizable heat level lets everyone make it their own way
02 -
  • Crowding the pan is the number one mistake people make with tofu crispy
  • Let the buffalo sauce cool slightly before tossing or it will make the tofu soggy
  • The salad needs to be completely dry or the dressing slides right off
03 -
  • A tiny pinch of sugar in the buffalo sauce balances the acidity perfectly
  • Let the tofu rest on a wire rack after cooking to stay crispy longer
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