Hot Honey Chicken Tenders Using Tofu

• total time: 52 minutes

Ingredients

300 g tofu, cut into thick strips

3 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp water

seasoning mix:

2 tsp mushroom seasoning powder (or chicken bouillon powder)

1 ½ tsp paprika

2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp salt

1 tsp white pepper

wet coating:

4 tsp seasoning mix

4 tbsp all-purpose flour

150 ml water (adjust as needed)

dry coating:

remaining seasoning mix (about 5 tsp)

6 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

hot honey sauce:

2 tbsp butter, melted

3 tbsp hot sauce

3 tbsp honey

1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional, for extra heat)

Directions

Marinate the tofu: Pat the tofu dry with a paper towel, then score it lightly with a knife to help the marinade absorb better. Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, and water, then coat the tofu evenly. Let it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Coat the tofu: Dredge the marinated tofu in the dry coating mixture.

Dip in wet batter: Make sure it’s fully coated.

Coat with crushed cornflakes: Press gently to ensure even coverage.

Air-fry until crispy: Lightly spray with oil, then air-fry at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.

Make the hot honey sauce: Melt butter in a pan, then stir in hot sauce, honey, and chili flakes.

Coat the tofu: Toss the crispy tofu in the sauce until fully covered.

Serve immediately!