Who needs chicken? These Baked Buffalo Tofu Strips are a great vegetarian alternative to the long time favorite of buffalo chicken. They’re breaded in panko and baked to perfection. That’s right, no frying needed! It’s truly one of my most favorite ways to eat tofu.

The panko seasoning is the star of the show. Tofu doesn’t have any real flavor so you have to put it with a lot of boldness to get anything out of it. That’s why I seasoned the hell out of the breading mixture. But, feel free to add more to it and adjust accordingly to your tastes. Just keep in mind that this is where the MOST of your flavor is going to come from. It should taste very spicy and very salty!

I paired my Baked Buffalo Tofu Strips with a simple salad with a light ranch dressing and had a perfectly simple and satisfying meal that boarded on the lighter side of things.

It’s important to note that tofu naturally doesn’t get quite as firm as chicken tends to be, and since we’re baking these and not frying them, they aren’t quite as crispy as their deep fried brother. But! These are sure to curb your buffalo chicken cravings just the same.

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Nutritional Claims: Sugar Conscious • Kidney Friendly • Egg Free • Peanut Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • No Sugar Added