Crispy Buffalo Tofu Caesar Salad (Printable)

Golden-crisp spicy tofu over fresh Caesar salad with crunchy croutons and creamy dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Crispy Buffalo Tofu

01 - 16 oz firm or extra-firm tofu, well-pressed
02 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
04 - 1 tbsp avocado oil
05 - 1 tsp paprika
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder
07 - 3 tbsp butter
08 - ¼ cup buffalo-style hot sauce

→ For the Creamy Caesar Salad

09 - 8 cups chopped crisp romaine lettuce
10 - 1 cup croutons
11 - ½ cup Caesar dressing
12 - ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

# How-To Steps:

01 - Press the tofu for 15–30 minutes to remove excess water. Use a tofu press or wrap the tofu in paper towels, place on a plate, and weigh down with something heavy.
02 - Cut pressed tofu into uniform 1-inch cubes. In a medium bowl, gently toss tofu cubes with cornstarch, soy sauce, avocado oil, paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange tofu cubes in a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
04 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in hot sauce and whisk until fully combined to make the buffalo sauce.
05 - Transfer crispy tofu to the saucepan with buffalo sauce. Gently toss to coat all pieces without breaking them.
06 - In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce and croutons. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss to coat.
07 - Divide salad among plates. Top each serving with buffalo tofu and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The tofu gets impossibly crispy without a deep fryer or messy oil situation
  • Hot and spicy tofu against cool crisp lettuce hits every craving at once
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes with pantry staples
02 -
  • Dont skip pressing the tofu or you will end up with steamed sad squares instead of crispy ones
  • Let the pan get properly hot before adding tofu or you will not get that golden crust
  • Add the tofu to the sauce off the heat or the sauce might separate and get weird
03 -
  • Freeze your tofu overnight before pressing for an even chewier meatier texture
  • Add a pinch of sugar to the buffalo sauce to cut the acidity and help it cling
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