Easy, 15-minute appetizer that's a total crowd please. These spicy poppers are a great way to utilize tofu. 100% plant-based and gluten-free optional.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 12 minutesminutes
Total Time 22 minutesminutes
Servings 25poppers
Ingredients
1blockextra-firm tofuI use the high-protein tofu from Trader Joe's
1/2cupchickpea floursub whole wheat flour
1/2cupwateradd another 1/4 cup if it's too thick
1/2 cuphot sauceadd more if you want it spicier
2tbspmaple syrup
2cupsbread crumbs of choiceMore or less depending on the breadcrumbs!
fresh cilantrogarnish
Instructions
Preheat air-fryer to 350 degrees F or 450 degrees F for oven method. If you're using the oven, make sure to prep a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Break tofu into 2-inch bite size pieces.
Prep batter in a bowl by mixing flour and water. Add the breadcrumbs to a plate.
Dip each piece of the tofu in the batter, then roll it in the bread crumbs. Set aside. Do this for all of the pieces.
Air-fry for 12 minutes or oven bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. While they cook, mix the maple syrup with the hot sauce.
Add the tofu poppers into a bowl. Add the hot sauce on top and gently toss. Serve alongside some vegan ranch or vegan sour cream. Garnish with cilantro! Enjoy!