Crispy Tofu Burger
Crispy on the outside while soft and juicy in the middle, it’s a vegan take on the classic meal that proves plant-based eating can also be exciting and satisfying. Air-fried tofu patty paired with zesty avocado slaw sandwiched between a soft burger bun and adorned with vibrant toppings. Pair it with your favorite vegan sides, including sweet potato fries or a crisp side salad, for a well-rounded meal.
Ingredients
For the Tofu
- 1 block extra firm tofu
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ cup plant milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
For the Slaw
- ½ an avocado
- Juice of ½ a lemon
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 5 cups coleslaw mix
For Assembling
- Lettuce
- Pickles
- Sriracha Mayo
- Red Onion
- Burger Bun
Instructions
- First, make your tofu burger. Slice your tofu into your desired burger shape, then set aside.
- In one bowl, make your flour mixture by mixing your whole wheat flour and spices.
- In another bowl, add your plant milk, and in a third bowl, add your breadcrumbs.
- Dunk your tofu into the plant milk, then into the flour mix, back into the plant milk, and finally into the breadcrumbs.
- Air fry at 400f for 12-15 minutes or bake at 425 for 25-30 minutes.
- While your tofu cooks, prep your coleslaw.
- Add avocado, lemon, maple syrup and salt and pepper to a bowl with a splash of water and mash well to combine.
- Add in your coleslaw mix and mix until well coated.
- Prep your burger with your toppings of choice; I used sriracha mayo, pickles, lettuce, and red onion, and top it off with your coleslaw mix.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 573kcalCarbohydrates: 88.5gProtein: 32gFat: 14.9gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5.75gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.94gSodium: 887.4mgPotassium: 1209.5mgFiber: 14.8gSugar: 18.8gVitamin A: 3631.47IUVitamin C: 185.28mgCalcium: 781.9mgIron: 6.9mg
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