• Press the tofu and cut it into cubes or strips (see notes).
• In a shallow bowl, combine the cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
• Place the plant milk in another shallow bowl.
• Add the panko to a plate or another shallow bowl.
• Roll a slice of tofu in the cornstarch mixture and shake it a little. Then dip it in the plant milk, roll it in the panko, and place the tofu in the air fryer basket or baking sheet (separate cooking instructions below). Repeat this process for each piece, keeping the tofu in a single layer and as separated as possible.

How to Air Fry Buffalo Tofu

• Preheat the air fryer to 400 F (200 C). Measure out a piece of parchment paper to fit in the bottom of the air fryer.
• Once the air fryer is heated, remove the basket and place the parchment paper on the bottom.
• Set the air fryer for 16 minutes (400 F) and cook the tofu for 7-8 minutes until it is brown on the top and sides. Then flip the tofu and cook for another 7-8 minutes. The tofu should be brown and firm.
• Remove the tofu from the air fryer and put it in the bowl with the buffalo sauce. Stir to cover the tofu, adding the remaining sauce as you mix to coat each piece of tofu.
• Return the tofu to the air fryer (keep the parchment paper on the bottom). Air fry for another 4-5 minutes, so the sauce cooks into the tofu. Be careful that the tofu doesn’t get too brown.
• How to bake Buffalo Tofu
• Preheat the oven to 425 F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
• Prepare the tofu per the air fryer instructions and bake for 25-30 minutes (roll in cornstarch mixture, then milk, then panko). Place the tofu in a single layer, separated on the baking sheet.
• Bake the tofu for 25-30 minutes, flipping the tofu after 15 minutes.
• Remove the tofu and cover it with Buffalo sauce. Return it to the oven and bake for another 4-5 minutes.