Crispy Buffalo Tofu Caesar Salad (Printable View)

Spicy golden tofu with creamy Caesar for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Crispy Buffalo Tofu

01 - 16 oz firm or extra-firm tofu, well-pressed
02 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
04 - 1 tbsp avocado oil
05 - 1 tsp paprika
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder
07 - 3 tbsp butter
08 - ¼ cup buffalo-style hot sauce

→ Creamy Caesar Salad

09 - 8 cups chopped crisp romaine lettuce
10 - 1 cup croutons
11 - ½ cup Caesar dressing
12 - ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

# How To Make It:

01 - Press tofu for 15–30 minutes to remove excess water using a tofu press or wrap in paper towels, place on a plate, and weigh down with something heavy.
02 - Cut pressed tofu into uniform 1-inch cubes. In a medium bowl, gently toss tofu cubes with cornstarch, soy sauce, avocado oil, paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange tofu cubes in a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes per side, turning as needed, until golden brown and crispy.
04 - While tofu cooks, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in hot sauce and whisk until fully combined.
05 - Transfer crispy tofu immediately to the saucepan with buffalo sauce. Gently toss to coat all pieces without breaking them.
06 - In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce and croutons. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss to coat.
07 - Divide salad among plates. Top each serving with buffalo tofu and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

# Best Practices:

01 -
  • The contrast between hot spicy tofu and cool crisp salad is honestly addictive
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes even with tofu pressing time
  • You get that restaurant quality crunch without deep frying anything
02 -
  • Don't skip the pressing step because wet tofu will steam instead of crisp and you'll end up with sad mushy squares
  • Let the pan get properly hot before adding tofu or you'll have to scrape stuck pieces off the bottom later
  • Toss the tofu in sauce immediately after cooking while it's still hot so the coating really absorbs all that flavor
03 -
  • Cut your tofu cubes slightly larger than you think you should because they shrink during cooking
  • Have your salad completely ready before you start cooking the tofu because it needs to be served right away
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