Air Fryer Buffalo-Style Tofu Strips

These air-fried crispy tofu strips are tossed in a zesty homemade Buffalo sauce for the perfect game-night appetizer or pub night dinner.

1 pkg	Sunrise Extra Firm Tofu
½ cup	Sunrise Unsweetened Soya Beverage 1.89L
⅓ cup	cornstarch
1 tsp	salt
1 tsp	black pepper
½ tsp	cayenne Pepper
1½ cups	panko bread crumbs
1 tbsp	paprika
1 tsp	garlic powder
1 tsp	onion powder
2 tbsp	vegetable oil

Drain tofu and transfer to plate. Place another plate on top, then top with a large can or weight. Press for 30 minutes to extract excess liquid.
Slice tofu into 6 even slabs. Slice each slab lengthwise into 3 sticks.
In medium bowl, whisk together soya beverage, cornstarch, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
In another medium bowl, stir together panko, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder.
Toss tofu sticks in cornstarch mixture until well coated, then toss in panko mixture until evenly coated. Transfer to parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C)
In batches, arrange tofu sticks in air-fryer basket. Do not overcrowd. Drizzle with a little oil. Air-fry tofu sticks, shaking basket halfway through, for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Prepare Buffalo hot sauce in small saucepan set over medium heat, stir together hot sauce, vegan butter, brown sugar, vinegar and garlic until simmering and butter has melted.
Toss air-fried tofu sticks in Buffalo hot sauce.

For milder Buffalo tofu strips, reduce cayenne pepper to 1/4 tsp (1 mL) and substitute half the hot sauce with your favorite barbecue sauce.