Vegan Nashville Hot Chicken

Get ready to turn up the heat with this bold and flavorful Vegan Nashville Hot Chicken recipe! Crafted with crispy slices of extra-firm tofu, a spiced vegan buttermilk coating, and an irresistible cayenne-infused glaze, this plant-based take on the classic Southern dish packs all the smoky, spicy flavors you crave—without the chicken. Each piece is fried to golden perfection and brushed with a mouthwatering hot oil mixture for that signature kick. Serve this vegan masterpiece with pickles and soft bread for an authentic Nashville experience that's entirely cruelty-free. Perfect for spice lovers, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to transform tofu into a crispy, fiery delight.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 oz extra-firm tofu
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup cornstarch
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1.5 tsp cayenne pepper
• 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 cup coconut oil
• 2 tbsp brown sugar

Directions

Step 1

Drain and press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Cut into 8 equal slices.

Step 2

In a shallow bowl, combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar to create a vegan buttermilk. Stir in 1 tablespoon of hot sauce.

Step 3

In another bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.

Step 4

Dip each tofu slice into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat for all slices.

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat about 2 tablespoons of coconut oil over medium heat. Fry tofu slices in batches until crispy and golden brown on each side, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Step 6

Remove fried tofu and let drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Remove any excess crumbs from the skillet.

Step 7

In a small pot, melt remaining coconut oil over low heat. Stir in remaining tablespoon of hot sauce, brown sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Whisk until well combined.

Step 8

Brush the spicy oil mixture generously over fried tofu slices on both sides.

Step 9

Serve hot with pickles and slices of bread, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(990.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2294.1

Total Fat 148.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 98.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3307.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 166.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g	0%
Total Sugars 21.3g
Protein 78.1g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 3206.6mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 1475.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.7%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 28.8%