Buffalo Tofu Wrap with Easy Vegan Ranch (2024)

This Crispy Buffalo Tofu wrap is a flavor-packed wrap with crispy buffalo tofu strips, crunchy romaine and carrots, creamy avocado and an easy healthy homemade vegan ranch you can make in just five minutes.

There's nothing better than a crisp, crunchy wrap! I'm all about foods with texture and this wrap really satisfies my craving for a flavorful, crisp wrap. The tofu has flavor and heat from the Buffalo with a crisp outer coating (Don't worry it's not too spicy). The chilled romaine and carrots provide a great crunch while the homemade vegan ranch is cooling and fresh in comparison to the buffalo sauce. The outside wrap is soft with some crisp edges from grilling. This is a great springtime or summer wrap that is one of my favorites! Take it on a picnic for a delicious lunch or a dinner with a side of pretzels or pasta salad.

Ingredients

Buffalo Tofu Wraps:

• Extra firm block of tofu: I recommend extra firm so you can make the crispiest tofu. Make sure to press your tofu for ~30 minutes using a tofu press or wrapping in a towel with a cutting board on top with something heavy.
• Buffalo sauce: You can choose your favorite buffalo sauce with preferred spice level. I love Frank's Red Hot.
• Cornstarch: This will coat our tofu to help it get crispy!
• Non-dairy milk: Unsweetened is highly advised. It is used before coating tofu in cornstarch to make it stick to the tofu.
• Veggies: Romaine, Matchstick Carrots, Avocado
• Vegan shredded cheddar: I love Follow Your Heart or Violife cheddar shreds.
• Large tortillas: I used large flour tortilla wraps- the bigger the better because it makes it so much easier to wrap! (Rolling wraps can be hard right?!) You can also use spinach wraps or a gluten-free tortilla wrap.

Easy Healthy Vegan Ranch Dressing

• Unsweetened, Plain Almond Yogurt: This type of yogurt works best for vegan ranch. It's slightly tangy but does not have any other added flavors. It also has a good consistency that is not too thick for a dressing.
• Lemon Juice: Fresh is best!
• White Vinegar: This will give the dressing the slight tang and sour flavor of a buttermilk ranch. You can also use apple cider vinegar.
• Fresh dill and parsley: You can also use dried if you don't have fresh.
• Garlic and onion powder
• Salt

See the full recipe post about easy vegan ranch (oil-free).

FAQ

How do I make tofu crispy?

Tips to make crispy tofu:

1. Use Extra Firm or Super Firm tofu.
2. Press your tofu for ~30 minutes if possible. If you only have 10 minutes, it's better than nothing. Use a Tofu Press or drain and wrap your tofu in a dishcloth. Set it on a plate and place a cutting board on top. Place 2-3 cans on top.
3. Coat in cornstarch for a crispy outer layer.
4. Use higher heat or an air fryer. In this recipe we are baking at 400F but you can also air fry for crispy tofu. Read below for tips for air frying this tofu.

Is this wrap spicy?

This buffalo tofu wrap has a little kick from the Buffalo sauce that is balanced well with the cool ranch and the creamy avocado.

Don't like spicy? Use a mild buffalo sauce.

Like it really hot? Choose the spicy buffalo sauce.

Is this wrap healthy?

This wrap contains high protein plant-based protein, vegetables, and a healthy vegan ranch made from almond yogurt. There is no addition of oil. The buffalo sauce ha higher sodium.

Are these wraps good for meal prep?

These wraps are good for meal prepping 2 days in advance. Don't include the vegan ranch on the wrap if you are prepping it to have later. (The ranch will make the tortilla soggy if it sits for awhile).

This wrap is great hot or cold! You do not need to reheat the tofu unless you want it that way.

What else can I add to this wrap?

You can add in other vegetables like sliced red onion, bell peppers, spinach, and more.

How to Make Buffalo Tofu Wraps

1. If you haven't pressed your tofu, start by pressing it for at least 10 minutes (30 minutes optimal). Use a tofu press or wrap your tofu in a dishcloth with a cutting board on top and some heavy objects.

2.Preheat oven to 400F/204C.

3.Slice tofu into 3-4 inch long pieces, ~1.5-2 inches thick. I had about 12-14 strips.

4. Place your cornstarch on a plate and mix in garlic powder and salt. Add the milk in a bowl. Dip your tofu in the milk and then the cornstarch.

5. Layer your tofu pieces on a parchment lined sheet and bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Tofu should have a crispy outer coating. (See below for air fryer option)

6. Place your buffalo sauce in small bowl and dip each tofu piece with a fork into the buffalo sauce. Let sauce drain off tofu for a moment before replacing it back to the baking sheet.

7. Bake tofu for an additional 5 minutes.

8.Arrange wrap with a layer of vegan ranch on the bottom then romaine, carrots, shredded cheese, avocado, and finally 3 blocks of buffalo tofu in the center. (There will be some overlap between the blocks of tofu).

9. Begin rolling by lifting the lower part of the tortilla over the top while pulling up the ends into the center. Tuck the contents into the tortilla tightly and continue rolling until tortilla is closed.

10. Optional: Pan frying your finished wrap on a grill pan or regular pan for a few minutes creates a crisp outer layer. It really upgrades the flavor of this wrap!

How to Make Easy Healthy Vegan Ranch

The base of our vegan ranch is an unsweetened, plain almond milk yogurt. I find this yogurt is the best for vegan ranch: it has a great consistency and not overtly flavorful to distract from the ranch flavors.

To make this simple healthy vegan ranch, just mix up your ingredients in small bowl.

If you are using this for a salad dressing, add 1-2 tablespoon of water to thin if you want a thinner sauce.

Dried vs. Fresh Herbs for Vegan Ranch

Fresh herbs taste the best but if you don't have fresh herbs for your ranch you can use dried. To substitute use 1 teaspoon of dried dill or parsley for 1 tablespoon of fresh.

Great Store Bought Vegan Ranches

Don't have time or the ingredients to make your own homemade ranch? Try out these top store bought vegan ranches:

• Follow Your Heart
• Daiya Homestyle Ranch
• Primal Kitchen Ranch
• Only Plant Based! Ranch

Air Fryer Tofu

Instead of baking your tofu you can air fry it. If necessary, preheat your air fryer to 400F. Layer your tofu evenly in the basket and air fryer for 10 minutes. Flip tofu and cook for another 5 minutes or as long as needed to make your tofu crispy on the outside.

*Be careful not to overcook tofu in the air fryer. It becomes rough, hard, and crunchy instead of crispy.

Love tofu? Try out these other delicious recipes:

• Crispy Asian Tofu
• The Best Sticky Tofu
• What to Serve with Tofu: 30+ Recipe Ideas

If you are a buffalo sauce lover, you will go crazy for Buffalo Chickpea Dip or Buffalo Tofu Bites!

If you love wraps, you need to try out this Thai Peanut Tofu Wrap that's packed with flavor!

Storage

Store your tofu in a glass container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.

These wraps are good for meal prepping 2 days in advance. Don't include the vegan ranch on the wrap if you are prepping it to have later. (The ranch will make the tortilla soggy if it sits for awhile).

This wrap is great hot or cold! You do not need to reheat the tofu unless you want it that way.

Store vegan ranch in fridge in a container for up to 7 days.

Looking for more delicious lunch ideas? Try out this Easy Tempeh Sandwich!

Pro Tips

• To save time in the kitchen: press your tofu the day before or morning of. You can also make your tofu the day before (it loses some of it's crispiness though). Buy pre-cut romaine and matchstick carrots.
• Buy the biggest tortillas you can find. It makes it so much easier to wrap with a larger tortilla!
• Cutting down on carbs? Try this out as a lettuce wrap or with the contents on top of a romaine salad!

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