Appetizer for 8

Firecracker Tofu Wings

Name: Firecracker Tofu Wings
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tbsp sriracha sauce; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 3 tbsp hot sauce; 2 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 3/4 tsp cayenne powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 3/4 tbsp sugar; 3/4 cup water; 2 tsp cornstarch; 13 oz pack of extra firm tofu; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp salt

$2.18for 445 minServes 8

Crisp breaded tofu in the oven, then coat it with a spicy vinegar sauce thickened with cornstarch.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Tofu, 13 oz$0.17/oz typical	13 oz	$2.21Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 4 oz$0.14/oz typical	4 oz	$0.56Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.37

Swaps

Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Hot sauceVinegarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepper

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45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
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Typical price

$0.55 per serving$2.18 for 4

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Ingredients

3 tbsp sriracha sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
3 tbsp hot sauce
2 1/2 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp cayenne powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 3/4 tbsp sugar
3/4 cup water
2 tsp cornstarch
13 oz pack of extra firm tofu
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with oil.
Whisk the sriracha, vinegar, hot sauce, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, sugar, and water in a small saucepan.
Mix the cornstarch with a little water, stir it into the saucepan, and simmer for 3 minutes until thickened.
Press the tofu dry, cut it into wing-sized pieces, and coat it with breadcrumbs mixed with paprika, pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
Bake the tofu on the baking sheet for 25 minutes, turning once halfway through.
Toss the hot tofu with the sauce and serve immediately.

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