Spicy Buffalo Tofu Chick'n Sub
Can we say football food? Buffalo Chick'n Sub with feta, pickles, and spicy mayo! Made with crispy fried tofu, it's literally the best of a Publix Sub and a Popeyes Sandwich all rolled into one! Seriously these subs are so good that even your non plant-based friends with gobble them right up!
In all the years that I have been plant-based, I only recently started preparing tofu, using this method, to use as a chicken substitute, in dishes. This recipe turned out so good and flavorful and it’s honestly way easier than you may think!! The trick to these subs is the buffalo sauce and, of course slathering them in spicy mayo!
What you are going to need to buy:
Extra Firm Tofu
Vegan Butter - (This recipe used Earth Balance)
Flour
Corn Starch
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Salt and Pepper
Paprika
Buffalo Sauce, or make your own! (See below)
Dairy Free Mayo
Hot Sauce
Sub Rolls or Hot Dog Buns
Dill Pickles
Butter Lettuce
Dairy Free Feta Cheese
What you are going to need to do:
To start, crumble your extra firm tofu into 2” inch bite-sized pieces, or larger, if you like
In a bowl, mix together equal parts corn starch and flour, along with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper (The quantities will vary based on the amount you’re making but the following should be enough for 4 portions.
1/3 cup of flower
1/3 cup of corn starch
1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper
Dredge the tofu pieces into the dry mixture and coat well. The better you coat the pieces, the better, and more crisp they will be.
In a skillet, melt 3-4 tablespoons of vegan butter, on low heat and once the skillet is good and hot, pan fry the tofu, until a nice crust is formed.
Remove from heat and gently pour over your buffalo sauce: Be careful not to tear up your tofu while saucing
Buffalo Sauce is simply your favorite hot sauce, butter, a splash of white vinegar, and garlic! But, to be honest…I really like the Frank’s Brand Buffalo Sauce
In a small bowl, mix vegan mayo and your favorite hot sauce and paprika, to taste and slather your buns with the spicy mayo!
Top your buns with lettuce, pickles, tofu chick’n, and dairy free feta cheese and serve!