Is It Possible? A Vegan KFC Double Down
The KFC Double Down became a cultural moment when it launched in 2010.
Two pieces of fried chicken as the bun, cheese and bacon in between.
But could you make a vegan version that actually works?
Turns out yes.
Ingredients:
1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and sliced into 4 thick slabs
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
4 slices tempeh bacon
2 slices vegan cheese
1 tbsp vegan mayo
Instructions:
Press tofu for 30 minutes to remove moisture
Mix breadcrumbs with paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper
Coat each tofu slab in the breadcrumb mix
Pan fry in olive oil over medium-high heat, 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy
Cook tempeh bacon in the same pan
Assemble: tofu slab, vegan cheese, tempeh bacon, vegan mayo, second tofu slab
Serve immediately
The crispy tofu holds up better than you'd expect and the smoky tempeh bacon delivers on flavor. Is it exactly like the original? No. Is it delicious? Absolutely.
Hungry for more plant-based inspiration? Head back to Vegan Good Eats for more creative vegan recipes straight from the kitchen.
Two pieces of fried chicken as the bun, cheese and bacon in between.
But could you make a vegan version that actually works?
Turns out yes.
Ingredients:
1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and sliced into 4 thick slabs
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
4 slices tempeh bacon
2 slices vegan cheese
1 tbsp vegan mayo
Instructions:
Press tofu for 30 minutes to remove moisture
Mix breadcrumbs with paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper
Coat each tofu slab in the breadcrumb mix
Pan fry in olive oil over medium-high heat, 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy
Cook tempeh bacon in the same pan
Assemble: tofu slab, vegan cheese, tempeh bacon, vegan mayo, second tofu slab
Serve immediately
The crispy tofu holds up better than you'd expect and the smoky tempeh bacon delivers on flavor. Is it exactly like the original? No. Is it delicious? Absolutely.
Hungry for more plant-based inspiration? Head back to Vegan Good Eats for more creative vegan recipes straight from the kitchen.