Vegetarian Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Satisfy your craving for bold, spicy flavors with this irresistible Vegetarian Buffalo "Chicken" Sandwich! Perfectly crispy tofu slices are coated in a zesty buffalo sauce and tucked into freshly toasted burger buns, creating a meat-free twist on a comfort food classic. The tofu is pressed and seasoned with a spiced cornstarch coating, then pan-fried until golden brown for the perfect crunch. Layered with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, tangy pickle chips, and a generous spread of ranch or blue cheese dressing, this sandwich delivers mouthwatering flavor in every bite. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or game-day gatherings, this vegetarian recipe is quick to prepare and packed with satisfying texture and spice. Whether you're a tofu lover or just looking for a plant-based alternative, this Buffalo "Chicken" Sandwich is sure to become a new favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 block (about 14 oz) extra firm tofu
• 0.5 cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup buffalo sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 burger buns
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 1 large, sliced tomato
• 0.5 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
• 8 pickle slices

Directions

Step 1

Press the block of tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess moisture. Cut into 4 thick slices for each sandwich.

Step 2

In a shallow bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Step 3

Dredge each tofu slice in the flour mixture, ensuring all sides are well-coated. Shake off any excess.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add the coated tofu slices to the hot pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, until they are golden and crispy.

Step 6

Remove the tofu from the skillet and let it cool on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 7

In a small saucepan, heat the buffalo sauce over low heat until warm. Toss the crispy tofu slices in the buffalo sauce until well-coated.

Step 8

To assemble the sandwiches, toast the burger buns lightly.

Step 9

Spread the ranch or blue cheese dressing on the bottom half of each bun.

Step 10

Place a lettuce leaf and a buffalo tofu slice onto each bun. Top with tomato slices and pickle slices.

Step 11

Cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1141.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2128.4

Total Fat 127.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 39.4mg	0%
Sodium 9041.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 162.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g	0%
Total Sugars 30.7g
Protein 84.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2999.6mg	0%
Iron 20.5mg	0%
Potassium 1795.2mg	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: 53.8%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 30.3%