This vegan Bang Bang Tofu recipe is seriously the best! The combination of the sweet and spicy sauce with crispy air fryer tofu bites cannot be matched.

Crispy bang bang tofu on skewers over arugula, drizzled with vegan bang bang sauce.

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Around this time last year, I became obsessed with bang bang sauce!

And my favorite way to enjoy it is to make bang bang tofu. The tofu is subtly spicy and extra crispy from the air fryer, a perfect match for vegan bang bang sauce.

I know most people think of bang bang shrimp, but trust me, this tofu recipe is crave-worthy in its own right!

Serve it in bowls with some rice, lettuce, and green onions on top and you have a simple but delicious dinner you will keep coming back to.

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Ingredients
How to Make Bang Bang Tofu
Oven Instructions
Serving Ideas
Storage
More Vegan Main Dishes
Vegan Bang Bang Tofu
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Ingredients

You will need these simple ingredients to make bang bang tofu:

Crispy Tofu

Tofu - Extra firm or firm tofu both work great! You don't need to press it beforehand, just rip it into pieces like BBQ tofu bites or nutritional yeast tofu nuggets.
Olive oil - Makes this tofu extra crispy.
Sriracha - Kicks up the spice a notch, you can leave it out though if you a want a slightly milder bang bang tofu (there's some in the sauce too).
Seasoning - Chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper give this tofu extra flavor before you even get to that amazing bang bang sauce!

Vegan Bang Bang Sauce

Vegan mayonnaise - You can use storebought or make your own using silked tofu for some extra protein.
Sweet chili sauce - Helps balance the spiciness and gives that classic bang bang flavor.
Seasoned rice vinegar - Adds a slight tang and a touch of sweetness.
Sriracha - Adds some heat, you can adjust the amount based on your preference.

The recipe card below includes the full list of ingredients + instructions.

How to Make Bang Bang Tofu

Bang bang tofu starts with making crispy air fryer tofu bites. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Crumbling tofu into bite sized pieces into a bowl.

Step 1: Rip pressed tofu into bite-sized pieces.

Mixing the wet rub seasoning mix in a bowl with a whisk.

Step 2: Mix wet rub ingredients in a small bowl.

Using a spatula to toss the tofu pieces with the wet rub seasoning.

Step 3: Coat tofu bites with wet rub.

Uncooked tofu in an even layer in the air fryer basket.

Step 4: Place tofu in a single layer.

Step 5: Air fry tofu bites until crispy.

Mixing bang bang sauce in a bowl with a whisk.

Step 6: Mix together the sauce.

Drizzling bang bang sauce over crispy tofu with a spoon.

Step 7: Drizzle the tofu with bang bang sauce, and enjoy!

Oven Instructions

You can also make crispy tofu in the oven, although it takes a bit longer. This is a great option if you are doubling the recipe.

Bake the tofu bites at 425°F on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for 30 to 40 minutes, flipping halfway.

Serving Ideas

Vegan bang bang tofu is an excellent appetizer or main dish. Here are a few different ways to serve it for a main meal:

Bowl - In a rice or quinoa bowl with vegan coleslaw.
Salad - Over a salad with extra bang bang sauce as dressing.
Wraps - In wraps with vegan flour tortillas, black beans, and avocado.
Tacos - In tacos with chickpea flour tortillas and mango salsa.
Noodles - With bang bang noodles or pasta.

Storage

Bang bang tofu is best enjoyed immediately, but if you plan to have leftovers, wait to drizzle or coat the tofu with the sauce.

Instead, store the crispy tofu and sauce in separate containers. Reheat the tofu in the air fry for about 5 minutes at 400°F. Then, drizzle the tofu with the sauce.