Vegan Fried Chicken
Perfectly seasoned, fried to the utmost crispy texture makes this vegan fried chicken an absolute must make!
Servings: 10 pieces
Calories: 352kcal
Equipment
- Deep Fryer or Large heavy bottomed pot
Ingredients
- 2 blocks extra firm tofu
Wet Mixture
- 2 cups dairy free milk
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
Dry Mixture
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (sub for cornmeal if gluten free)
- 1 ½ tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 ½ teaspoon dried oregano (sub for arrowroot powder)
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- ¾ teaspoon celery salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
For Frying
- high smoke point oil for frying (omit if using air fryer)
Instructions
- Place tofu, in packages, in the freezer and freeze overnight.*This step is crucial for texture, don't skip.
- Defrost by sitting out until thawed or microwaving on defrost for 10-15 minutes at a time.
- Press tofu out for 30 mins by using a tofu press.*See post for details if you don't have a press.
- Carefully pat dry any excess moisture with a towel.
- Break the tofu at its natural breaks (you should get 5-6 pieces per block) or cut the tofu in half lengthwise and then in half again for a total of 4 pieces.
- In 2 separate shallow bowls or dishes, mix together the ingredients for the wet batter and the dry batter. Place side by side.
- Add 4 tablespoon of the wet mixture into the dry mixture and use your hands to combine. You want clumps of mixture to form so when fried this becomes extra crispy.
- Bring a deep fryer or heavy bottom oil with oil to 375˚F (can use a heavy bottom skillet or pot if needed)*See post if you'd prefer to air fryer
- Place a piece of tofu into the wet mixture and press down, flip and press again. Remove and put into the dry mixture and coat all side. For extra crispy pieces, place back into the wet, then the dry again. Shake off any excess.
- Add tofu to oil and cook 2-3 mins until golden brown.
- Place on paper towels or drying rack to let cool down. Repeat with all tofu.
Notes
This is the tofu press that we use.
*You can air fry these. You can turn them into nuggets, tenders or patties. Get these tips and more in the post above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1174mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 391IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg