This Tofu Fried Chicken recipe delivers the perfect crunch and bold flavor. It mimics the texture of crispy fried chicken without using any animal products. Serve it with a variety of dipping sauces, or in sandwiches, salads, and more! The tofu stays juicy inside and develops a golden, crispy crust. Freezing the tofu twice makes it chewy, almost like chicken. You only need basic pantry ingredients, so it’s easy to make. Try it for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or party platters.
Ingredients Needed to Make Tofu Fried Chicken
- Firm Tofu – absorbs flavor and is packed with protein.
- All-Purpose Flour – the base for both the wet batter and dry batter.
- Cornstarch – helps create an extra-crispy crust.
- Spices – a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, white pepper, black pepper, and paprika seasons the batter to perfection.
- Plant Milk – helps make the batter wet. Unsweetened oat or almond milk works best.
- Apple Cider Vinegar – helps curdle the milk into a buttermilk-like consistency.
- Poultry Seasoning – adds a chicken-like herby flavor to the tofu.
Find the full printable recipe here: The Best Tofu Fried Chicken Cutlets
