Spicy Baked Firecracker Tofu
Ingredients
- 1 14oz package extra firm tofu, pressed
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 tbs soy sauce
- 1/2 cup vegan mayo
- 1 1/2 -2 1/2 tbs vegan milk
- 1 tbs soy sauce
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup hot sauce
- 2 tbs vegan butter
- 1/2 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbs apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Preparation
Heat oven to 350 degrees, spray a large baking dish with cooking spray or grease with extra vegan butter.
Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes, in a large bowl, toss tofu with soy sauce and some fresh cracked black pepper and set aside.
In a small saucepan add brown sugar, franks red hot, and butter heat over medium heat and stir until the butter is melted and brown sugar dissolves. Take your pan off the heat and add Worcestershire, garlic powder, apple cider vinegar, salt and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
Place the corn starch in a medium bowl and in another medium bowl mix together the vegan mayo and milk. How much milk you need will vary according to what mayo you use. Different brands will have different consistencies. You want a batter consistency.
Take a piece of tofu, toss in corn starch, and then toss in mayo/milk mixture. Place on a clean plate to the side and repeat until all tofu is battered.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1/4 cup oil. Once the oil is hot, add battered tofu pieces, cooking 2-3 minutes then flipping and cooking another 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan and place in prepared baking dish.
Stir the hot sauce/butter mixture to recombine, then pour over the tofu in the baking dish. Place baking dish with tofu in the oven, bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake for another 10-15 minutes. Serve immediately.
