Vegan Fried “Chicken” Tofu
This one-of-a-kind recipe transforms humble tofu into a crispy delight reminiscent of classic fried chicken. With a perfect blend of firm tofu, a savory vegetable broth brine, and a flavorful coating featuring garlic, paprika, and thyme, this dish promises a crunchy, plant-based experience like no other.
Servings: servings
Calories: 3545kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces firm tofu frozen & thawed
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice the thawed tofu into chunks.
- Place the tofu in a large bowl with the vegetable broth and let it brine for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine milk, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl’ set aside.
- Whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, and ground black pepper in a bowl; set aside.
- Dip the tofu in the milk mixture, followed by the flour mixture.
- Repeat the dipping process twice and place it in a wire rack.
- Fry the tofu until golden brown.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or plate, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with rice flour or nut flour.
Calories: 3545kcalCarbohydrates: 97gProtein: 32gFat: 342gSaturated Fat: 53gPolyunsaturated Fat: 194gMonounsaturated Fat: 78gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 3033mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1333IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 463mgIron: 7mg
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