Description
A spicy, plant-based take on the classic Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plant milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil for sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (high cayenne content)
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 vegan sandwich buns
- Vegan mayonnaise, for serving
- Dill pickle slices, for serving
Instructions
- Slice the pressed tofu into four even cutlets.
- In one shallow dish, mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- In a second shallow dish, whisk together the plant milk and apple cider vinegar to create a buttermilk substitute.
- Dip each tofu cutlet first into the wet mixture, then dredge thoroughly in the dry mixture, pressing to coat.
- Heat the vegetable oil for frying in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully fry the tofu cutlets for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Remove and drain on a wire rack.
- Prepare the hot sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the 1/4 cup vegetable oil, brown sugar, hot sauce, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Do not boil.
- Brush the hot sauce mixture generously over the fried tofu cutlets.
- Lightly toast the vegan buns.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread vegan mayonnaise on the buns, place the sauced tofu cutlet on the bottom bun, top with dill pickle slices, and place the top bun on. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Pressing the tofu for at least 30 minutes removes excess water, helping it crisp better during frying.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce or cayenne pepper in the glaze to control the spice level.
- For extra crispiness, you can double-dip the tofu (wet, dry, wet, dry) before frying.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 26
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: Vegan, Nashville Hot Chicken, Tofu Sandwich, Spicy, Plant-Based, Vegetarian