Appetizer for 4

Buffalo Tofu Bites

Name: Buffalo Tofu Bites
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14 oz package extra firm tofu; 3 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper; salt and pepper (optional); 2 tbsp coconut oil; 3 tbsp butter; 4 1/2 tbsp "frank's red hot" sauce

$3.99for 455 minServes 4

Crisp cornstarch-coated tofu bakes until golden, then gets tossed with buttery hot sauce for a spicy snack.

Photo: peasandcrayons.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Tofu, 14 oz$0.17/oz typical	14 oz	$2.38Typical price
	Butter, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Hot dogs, a little$3.99 each typical	a little	$0.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.99

Swaps

Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

55 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.00 per serving$3.99 for 4

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Ingredients

14 oz package extra firm tofu
3 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper
salt and pepper (optional)
2 tbsp coconut oil
3 tbsp butter
4 1/2 tbsp "frank's red hot" sauce

Steps

Press the tofu under a heavy pan for 15 minutes, then cut it into bite-size pieces.
Heat the oven to 425 F and oil a large baking sheet with the coconut oil.
Toss the tofu with cornstarch, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
Arrange the tofu on the baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once.
Melt the butter with the hot sauce in a small saucepan over low heat for 2 minutes.
Toss the baked tofu with the warm sauce and serve hot.

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