Crispy Veggie Tofu Wrap with Vegan Ranch

Hand holding a seasoned tofu wrap cut in half.

5 from 2 votes

Crispy Veggie Tofu Wrap with Vegan Ranch

This tofu wrap is easy to make, healthy and great for a quick lunch or dinner. Mix and match with your favorite vegetables and put it on a wrap with crispy seasoned and pan fried or air fried tofu.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 264kcal

Author: Maria

Equipment

Tofu press
Air fryer optional

Ingredients

Tofu ingredients

2 tablespoons oil if pan frying
1 tablespoon oil if baking or air frying
1 package of extra firm tofu
1 tablespoon corn starch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Wrap ingredients

4 whole wheat wraps sub for gluten free if you're gluten free
lettuce
tomato
red onion
avocado

Quick vegan ranch

½ cup vegan mayo
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
⅛ teaspoon salt & black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried dill or dried parsley

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Instructions

Press the tofu

Press the tofu with a tofu press for 10-15 minutes. If you don't have a tofu press, wrap the tofu in a towel and put a cutting board over it on a plate. Place some heavy pans and books on top of the tofu and press it for 20-30 minutes. Pressing the water out will make the tofu crispy.
1 package of extra firm tofu

Prep the tofu

Cut the tofu into 1-2" strips. Then tear into bite-sized pieces. Add to a small mixing bowl and sprinkle on corn starch. Stir gently to coat.
1 tablespoon corn starch
After the tofu has crisped up and turned golden brown, add the seasonings and soy sauce. Pan fry for another minute or two until everything is coated.
2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

Bake the tofu

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or oil. Add tofu to a mixing bowl and season with oil, all the seasonings, soy sauce and corn starch. Lay tofu out on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at 420 degrees for 30 minutes (or until crispy), shaking about halfway through.
1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon corn starch, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Make the quick vegan ranch

Mix everything together in a small mason jar or small bowl. Stir well.
½ cup vegan mayo, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, ⅛ teaspoon salt & black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried dill or dried parsley

Assemble & grill the wraps

Warm up the tortilla wraps in a pan or in the microwave for a few seconds. Add the tofu and your favorite vegetables to a wrap. Top with some quick vegan ranch or your favorite dressing. Wrap it up. For extra flavor, pan fry the wrap to seal it shut and add an extra crispy layer.
4 whole wheat wraps, lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado

Notes

Pan fry the wrap after it's filled. This creates a nice and crispy golden brown outer layer to the wrap and also helps to seal it.

Warm up your tortilla wraps first to make them more soft and pliable and delicious. You can also pan fry the wraps once they're all rolled up. This also helps to seal it closed.

Don't overfill - it's tempting to want to put as much filling in as possible, but try to refrain, otherwise it will be harder to roll up. Also, try to keep the filling in the center.

If you'd like to keep this recipe even easier, you can season the tofu with your favorite sauce after pan or air frying. Use a vegan bbq sauce or buffalo sauce like Frank's red hot. Tofu is a blank canvas, so make sure to season it well.

To Pan Fry the Tofu: Heat the pan on medium heat and add the oil. Let the pan and oil heat for 5 minutes. This will prevent the tofu from sticking. Place the tofu in the pan and don't touch it for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, turn to the other side and don't touch the tofu for 5 minutes. Continue like this for all sides

To Air Fry the Tofu: Spray oil on or line your air fryer. Add tofu to a mixing bowl and season with oil, all the seasonings, soy sauce and corn starch. Add the tofu to the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400 degrees for 15-25 minutes (or until crispy), shaking about halfway through.

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