I am obsessed with these buffalo tofu wraps! They're great for a vegetarian dinner or to meal prep for easy work lunches.
Crunchy tofu is just so delicious!
I love these wraps. I'd been wanting to try making something with buffalo sauce for a while but I didn't just want to go down the classic chicken route (although if you are looking for something with chicken then make sure you check out this buffalo chicken flatbread recipe!).
Then I thought about how delicious buffalo sauce would be on basically anything crunchy and fried and tofu seemed like the most obvious choice.
The tofu strips are coated in panko and white breadcrumbs before they're baked until super crispy.
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Why we love these wraps...
They're a great vegetarian lunch or dinner idea packed with delicious ingredients and with a spicy kick.
I make suggestions of what to include in your wraps below but you can really add anything you like to them which is the whole fun of a wrap like this in my opinion.
They're really easy to make, especially because you avoid any deep frying by baking the tofu once it's coated in the breadcrumbs. This also gives you time to prep all your other ingredients.
You can also meal prep these wraps and take them into work for lunches or out and about...are we ready to discuss picnic food yet?!
Ingredients
This section is here to provide further tips and ideas for alternative ingredients. The full recipe and instructions are included in the recipe card at the bottom of the post!
Extra Firm Tofu: As you're trying to get nice crispy chunks of tofu I'd recommend getting the firmest tofu you can find. If you can only get firm rather than extra firm just make sure you press it for a little longer to remove as much moisture as possible.
Seasonings: For the tofu I just use salt, pepper and garlic powder. The flavour really comes in once they're fried and coated in the buffalo sauce but if you want to add more spice at this stage with chilli powder or something similar then go ahead!
Flour/Eggs/Breadcrumbs: These are all used in the process of coating the tofu. I use a mixture of white and panko breadcrumbs but you could just use one or the other if you don't want to buy both.
Buffalo Sauce: For the tofu glaze and extra drizzle in the wraps I heat a mixture of buffalo sauce (I used Franks), butter and honey. This makes the perfect slightly sticky and sweet, rich hot sauce. I love it so much!
The Wraps: As mentioned above you can fill these wraps however you choose but I kept it pretty classic buffalo with freshly crumbled blue cheese, a nice crunchy lettuce and a creamy sauce - I used mayo but ranch would also be delicious.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make them
Prep the tofu: Start by lining a baking sheet with greaseproof paper and pressing the tofu then put the flour, eggs and breadcrumbs into separate bowls. Add the seasoning to the flour and mix.
Cook the tofu: Cut the tofu into strips, coat in the flour, eggs and then breadcrumbs and place on the baking sheet. Bake the tofu for 25 minutes until crispy.
Finish the wraps: Make the buffalo sauce by cooking the buffalo sauce, honey and butter together. Brush the tofu with the sauce then put all of your ingredients in a wrap and enjoy.
Hint: When coating the tofu with the breading I like to use one hand in the wet ingredients and one in the dry so you can minimise mess as much as possible.
Substitutions
- Gluten-Free: You can make this recipe gluten free by making a few substitutions. Instead of plain flour and the breadcrumbs in the breading, try using gluten free versions. Then use your favourite brand of gluten free wraps for the final meal.
- Blue Cheese: I really love blue cheese in this recipe - buffalo and blue cheese is a classic combo for a reason! But I know not everyone is a fan so feel free to leave it our or switch it for a milder cheese like feta or an aged cheddar.
- Less Spicy: If you're concerned about how spicy the buffalo sauce is then add some extra butter to the sauce to help make it a little milder.
Variations
- Other ways to serve: If you don't fancy a wrap then you could try serving these buffalo tofu pieces in a sandwich or on top of a salad.
- Extra Veggies: If you want to bulk out these wraps then try chucking in some extra veggies like cucumber or tomatoes.
In the mood for another wrap? Make sure you try this veggie wrap with curry roasted cauliflower!
Buffalo Tofu Wraps FAQs
You can keep this tofu in the fridge for up to three days but remember that it will lose some of its crispiness as the breading will absorb the moisture from the sauce and the tofu.
Technically you can eat tofu raw but it's much nicer once it's been coated in breadcrumbs and tossed with buttery buffalo sauce!
Want more? Try these other tofu recipes!
- Peanut Butter Curry with Tofu & Broccoli
- Sesame Tofu with Soy Marinade
- Tofu Curry with Cashew Coconut Sauce
- Peanut Tofu Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
- Baked Tofu Bowl with Gochujang
- Spicy Tofu Sandwich with Pink Pickled Onions
- Air Fryer Firecracker Tofu
If you've tried these buffalo tofu wraps or any other recipe on this blog then don't forget to add your rating to the recipe and leave a comment to let me know how it turned out!
Recipe
Buffalo Tofu Wraps with Blue Cheese
Ingredients
For the Tofu
- 14 oz /400g Extra Firm Tofu
- Salt and Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- ¼ cup /50g Plain Flour plus more if needed
- 2 Eggs beaten
- ¼ cup /25g Panko Breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup /25g White Breadcrumbs
- Olive Oil
- ⅔ cup /150ml Buffalo Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 1 tablespoon Honey
For the Wraps
- 4 large Wraps
- Crunchy Lettuce chopped
- Blue Cheese crumbled
- Mayonnaise/Ranch/Blue Cheese Dressing
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 220°C/425°F. Line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper and brush with a little olive oil. Press the tofu for at least 10 minutes.
- Put the flour and beaten eggs into two separate bowls then mix the two breadcrumbs together in a third. Add some garlic powder, salt and pepper to the flour and mix.
- Cut the tofu into strips. Dip each strip in the flour, tossing to coat, then dip in the eggs then the breadcrumbs and press to coat. Place on the lined backing sheet. Bake the tofu strips for 10 minutes then flip and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
- While the tofu cooks mix the buffalo sauce, butter and honey in a saucepan over a low heat until the butter melts. Whisk to combine. When the tofu is done brush each piece with the buffalo sauce.
- Heat the wraps slightly in the microwave or oven. Put a handful of lettuce, a few pieces of tofu, some crumbled blue cheese and a drizzle of mayonnaise/ranch on each wrap. Roll tightly and serve with extra buffalo sauce.
Notes
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Mirlene says
These buffalo wraps are my favorite to have for lunch. So light and a healthier option for me to have for my meatless meals.
Casey says
SO SO good! I didn't even miss the meat one bit! Even the kids loved these!!
Lisa says
Totally unique and delicious! I was a little skeptical about buffalo sauce on tofu but it totally works. Thanks!
Sara Welch says
This was such a unique and unexpected dish! So delicious and light; easily, a new favorite recipe, indeed!
Tayler says
I made these wraps for dinner last night and my family loved them! They didn't even realize it was tofu!