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    Home » Recipes » Sandwiches, Wraps, and Burgers

    Modified: Feb 3, 2025 · Published: Aug 14, 2019 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Buffalo Tofu Sandwich

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    This spicy Buffalo Tofu Sandwich combines buffalo tofu and creamy ranch dressing for the perfect balance of flavors.

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    This Buffalo Tofu Sandwich is a hearty meal. You can have this sandwich on the table in about 30 minutes!

    It is spicy and satisfying. Made with creamy vegan ranch dressing to help cool things off.

    You can also make it into a Vegan Buffalo Tofu Salad.

    Other recipes to try are my Vegan Sub Sandwich, Vegan Maple Dijon Tofu Sandwich, Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich recipe, Vegan Caprese Sandwich, Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich, and Vegan Egg Salad Sandwich with Tofu.

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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It's made with crispy tofu that's cooked in hot sauce.
    • It has a balance of flavors, with creamy ranch dressing, spicy tofu, lettuce, and tomato.
    • It's an easy weeknight meal.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Buffalo tofu sandwich ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Tofu: I've used both extra firm and firm tofu packed in water found in the refrigerated part of the grocery store. You can use either one.
    • Hot sauce: Use your favorite.
    • Vegan butter: Adds a smooth creamy texture. I used Earth Balance. Use your favorite.
    • Corn starch or tapioca flour: Since first publishing this recipe I found out I am corn intolerant. So I like to use tapioca flour now to get tofu crispy. You can use either one.
    • Lettuce: Adds crunch. I like to use Romaine lettuce for sandwiches, but didn't have it when updating my photos. Any greens you like will work.
    • Tomato: Balances out the flavors and adds a fresh bite.
    • Buns
    • Celery Leaves (optional)

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Buffalo Sauce and vegan butter in pan, mixed, and cooked down and mixed.

    Step 1: Add the hot sauce and vegan butter to a skillet.

    Step 2: Cook until the vegan butter is melted. Set aside.

    Collage photo showing tofu in corn starch, then fried, then hot sauce added to the pan with the tofu and fried.

    Step 3: Coat tofu in cornstarch.

    Step 4: Fry in oil until golden brown.

    Step 5: Spread a few tablespoons of the hot sauce mixture on tofu and cook a few minutes more.

    Buffalo Tofu in pan after being cooked.

    💭 Tips

    • When you cook the hot sauce and vegan butter, taste it to see if you want more vegan butter than what's listed.
    • For crispy tofu, coat the tofu in cornstarch before frying.
    • Add a few tablespoons of the hot sauce mixture after you've browned it so that it will cook on the tofu.
    • Serve with vegan ranch dressing for dipping. This helps cool the palate from the spicy hot sauce and balances out the dish.
    • Eat with celery sticks and cucumber to help cool the palate even more.
    Buffalo Tofu Sandwich with vegan ranch dressing and celery sticks.

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    This vegan sandwich is an easy weeknight meal. It's perfect for game day!

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    Buffalo Tofu Sandwich
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    Buffalo Tofu Sandwich

    This spicy Buffalo Tofu Sandwich combines buffalo tofu and creamy ranch dressing for the perfect balance of flavors.
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Press tofu 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes minutes
    Servings 3
    Calories 473kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup hot sauce - I used jalapeno
    • 4 tablespoon vegan butter - I used Earth Balance
    • 14 ounces extra firm tofu drained and pressed
    • 3 tablespoons corn starch (optional - for crispiness)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 buns - I used millet and chia
    • Vegan Ranch Dressing
    • Lettuce
    • Slices of tomato
    • Celery leaves (optional)

    Instructions

    • Pour hot sauce and vegan butter into a pan. Heat on stovetop until vegan butter melts. Mix thoroughly. Set aside.
    • Slice drained and pressed tofu vertically into ⅓s. Then slice in ½. You should have 6 slices. Coat in corn starch.
    • Place tofu in a hot pan with olive oil. Cook until browned, about 10 minutes. Add about 3 tablespoonfuls of the hot sauce mixture and cook until coated and cooked down, about 5 minutes.
    • Place tofu on bun. Spread some of the hot mixture on top. Top with lettuce, tomato slices, and celery leaves. Serve with vegan ranch dressing for dipping.

    Notes

    *Nutritional info does not include vegan ranch dressing or toppings.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 1645mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 778IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

     

     

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