Crispy Cajun Tofu Bites with Cajun Remoulade

Name: Crispy Cajun Tofu Bites with Cajun Remoulade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp paprika; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp onion powder; ½ tsp dried oregano; ¼ tsp cayenne (optional); ¼ tsp salt (optional); 1 tbsp arrowroot powder (or organic corn starch); 8 oz organic tofu (firm or extra firm, drained and pressed, cut into 1” cubes. See Chef’s Notes); 2 tbsp coconut amino acids (or Bragg’s amino acids); ½ cup Easy Vegan Mayo (link in directions); ½ tsp paprika (regular or smoked); ¼ tsp onion powder; ¼ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp capers (minced); 1 medium garlic clove (minced); 2 tsp whole grain mustard; ½ tsp horseradish (optional, jarred or fresh, grated); ½ tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp parsley (minced)

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN

3 years ago

Yields2 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins

Ingredients

Cajun Seasoning

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp dried oregano

¼ tsp cayenne (optional)

¼ tsp salt (optional)

1 tbsp arrowroot powder (or organic corn starch)

Tofu

8 oz organic tofu (firm or extra firm, drained and pressed, cut into 1” cubes. See Chef’s Notes)

2 tbsp coconut amino acids (or Bragg’s amino acids)

Cajun Remoulade

½ cup Easy Vegan Mayo (link in directions)

½ tsp paprika (regular or smoked)

¼ tsp onion powder

¼ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp dried oregano

1 tsp capers (minced)

1 medium garlic clove (minced)

2 tsp whole grain mustard

½ tsp horseradish (optional, jarred or fresh, grated)

½ tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp parsley (minced)

Directions

Make the Cajun Seasoning: Add the cajun seasoning ingredients from the paprika to the salt, if using, to a small bowl. Mix well.

Add the arrowroot powder or cornstarch to the seasoning and mix well.

Add the tofu to a medium bowl along with the coconut aminos and mix until the tofu is coated.

Sprinkle the cajun seasoning mix on top and stir until coated.

Transfer the tofu to the air fryer basket or tray, set at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Shake the basket/tray after 5 minutes.

Make the remoulade: Add ½ cup of the Easy Vegan Mayo and the remaining remoulade ingredients to a medium bowl. Mix well and taste for additional seasoning of your choice.

Serve the Cajun Remoulade alongside the Crispy Cajun Tofu Bites.

Chef's Notes

Substitutions
Use your favorite store-bought cajun seasoning in place of the homemade seasoning.

If you have a favorite store-bought plant-based mayo, use that in place of homemade mayo.

Prep Ahead
Prepare the cajun seasoning ahead of time and store in an airtight container in your spice cabinet for up to 3 months.

Make the remoulade ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Press the tofu
Make sure the tofu is drained well by either wrapping a paper towel or tea towel around it and placing a heavy object on it (with a plate underneath to absorb the water!) for 20–60 minutes. Alternatively, you could gently squeeze the tofu with clean hands (very gently to avoid crumbling) to drain. Continue to squeeze until no more water is drained.

Traditional oven directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the tofu evenly distributed on the baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven at 400 degrees F for 5–10 minutes, respectively.