Garlic parm tofu tenders

🥘 Ingredients

• firm tofu 400 g
• soy sauce 1 tbsp
• olive oil 1 tbsp
• paprika 1 tsp
• oregano 1 tsp
• garlic powder 1 tsp
• onion powder 1 tsp
• black pepper 1 tsp
• plain flour ½ cup
• dairy-free milk ½ cup
• cornflour 1 tbsp
• plain flour 1 tbsp
• cornflakes 2 cup
• coriander 1 tsp
• oregano 1 tsp
• onion powder 1 tsp
• garlic powder 1 tsp
• black pepper 1 tsp
• cayenne pepper ½ tsp
• paprika 1 tbsp
• olive oil 1 tbsp
• cashews 75 g
• nutritional yeast 3 tbsp
• garlic powder 1 tsp
• vegan crème fraiche 1 tbsp
• vegan mayo 2 tbsp
• parsley 1 handful
• dill 1 tsp
• onion powder 1 tsp
• garlic 1 clove
• lemon juice ½ lemon
• garlic 1 clove
• vegan butter 2 tbsp
• parsley 1 handful

1. 1

   Slice the tofu into fillets about 2 cm thick and round off the edges to resemble fillet pieces. Get a saucepan of heavily salted water to boil and add the firm tofu . Boil for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
2. 2

   For extra flavour, you can use a marinade of soy sauce and olive oil , plus paprika , oregano , garlic powder , onion powder , and black pepper . Toss the tofu in this marinade and leave to soak for 30 mins+.
3. 3

   Get three bowls ready. In the first, add plain flour . In the second, whisk together dairy-free milk , cornflour , and plain flour . In the third, crush cornflakes .
4. 4

   Mix the seasonings together and add 1 tbsp of the mix into each bowl: coriander , oregano , onion powder , garlic powder , black pepper , cayenne pepper , and paprika .
5. 5

   Dip each tofu piece in the flour first, then into the milk mixture, and finally into the crushed cornflakes. Press to coat well; I like to double coat. Place the coated tenders in the air fryer, drizzle with olive oil , and cook at 190°C for 12 minutes|15%minutes , flipping halfway.
6. 6

   For the parm, add cashews , nutritional yeast , and garlic powder to a food processor and blitz until smooth.
7. 7

   For the ranch sauce, mix together vegan crème fraiche , vegan mayo , parsley , dill , onion powder , garlic , and lemon juice and taste for seasoning.
8. 8

   Melt the garlic butter by mixing garlic and vegan butter in a bowl and heating in the microwave.
9. 9

   When the tofu is cooked, drizzle with the garlic butter, then scatter parsley and a tbsp of the parm on top. Serve immediately with the ranch.