Nashville Hot Tofu Sandwich with Pickles and Shredded Lettuce
This dish pairs extra-firm tofu with hot sauce, iceberg lettuce and pickle chips. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
Set up dredge: place buttermilk in a bowl and flour mixed with cayenne and paprika on a plate. Dip tofu in buttermilk, then coat well in seasoned flour.
extra-firm tofuneutral oil for air frying or brushing
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Fry tofu 2-3 minutes per side until crisp and deep golden; Transfer to a plate.
extra-firm tofuhot saucemaple syrup
In a small bowl, mix hot sauce with maple syrup. Brush or drizzle over the fried tofu for a spicy-sweet coating.
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