Nashville Hot Vegan Wings

Melt the vegan butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the hot sauce, brown sugar, cayenne pepper (if using), smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well to combine.

Set aside to cool.

Begin by draining the tofu and wrapping it in paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Apply pressure with something heavy (like a cast-iron skillet) to press out excess moisture for about 20-30 minutes.

In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, pour the plant-based milk.

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

Cut the pressed tofu into wing-sized pieces. Dip each piece in the plant-based milk, then coat it evenly in the flour mixture.

Lightly grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray or oil. Place the coated tofu wings in the basket in a single layer, leaving space between each piece. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.

Once all the tofu pieces are done, toss them in the prepared hot sauce mixture until evenly coated.

Serve your Nashville hot vegan tofu wings with vegan ranch dressing and pickles.