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This image shows a Crispy golden Vegan KFC-style fried chicken pieces arranged in a square shape on a plate, served with a creamy dipping sauce on the side for an indulgent treat.

Vegan KFC Fried Chicken Recipe

Crispy, golden, and full of flavor, this Vegan KFC Fried Chicken uses medium-firm tofu for a delicious plant-based twist on a classic. Marinated in vegan broth, coated in a spiced flour mix, and fried to perfection, it’s irresistible with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Inactive Time 23 hours 40 minutes
Total Time 1 day 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people
Calories 700 kcal

Equipment

  • Casserole dish
  • freezer
  • Deep frying pan
  • Cutting boards
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water
  • 1½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 2 quarts of vegetable or canola oil to fry
  • 1½ cups unsweetened plant milk
  • 1 cup corn flakes
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tbsp paprika
  • 2 no-chicken bullion cubes
  • 1 package of medium-firm tofu
  • ½ tbsp mustard powder
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp celery salt
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tbsp garlic salt

Instructions
 

  • Freeze, defrost, and press medium-firm tofu twice to remove excess liquid.
    This image shows block of tofu wrapped in a clean towel and pressed under a heavy weight, illustrating the process of freezing and pressing for better texture.
  • Tear the tofu into medium-sized pieces, about 8–10 per block.
    This image shows Hands tearing pressed tofu into irregular, bite-sized pieces, preparing them for marination and breading.
  • Marinate the tofu in vegan chicken broth for enhanced flavor.
    This image shows Bite-sized tofu pieces soaking in a spiced marinade, ensuring deep flavor absorption for a crispy tofu dish.
  • Prepare a breading station with vegan buttermilk (plant milk + apple cider vinegar) and seasoned flour.
    This image shows A breading station with separate bowls of seasoned flour, vegan buttermilk, and cornflakes, ready for coating tofu pieces.
  • Coat each tofu piece in buttermilk, then dredge in the seasoned flour.
    This image shows Marinated tofu pieces being dipped in vegan buttermilk and coated with a seasoned flour mixture, creating a crispy breaded layer.al.
  • Add crushed cornflakes to the flour mixture and repeat the breading process for extra crunch.
    this image shows Crushed cornflakes being added to a seasoned flour mixture, enhancing the crunchiness of the tofu coating.
  • Deep fry the tofu at 350–375°F until golden and crispy, about 4–7 minutes.
  • Serve the fried tofu with your favorite vegan dipping sauce.
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Notes

  • Double freezing tofu creates a meatier texture.
  • Use unsweetened plant milk for the best vegan buttermilk.