Crispy Tofu Popcorn Chicken – Mother Raw Canada

Ingredients

• 1 block tofu (extra firm)
• 1 ½ tsp kosher salt (divided) and pepper to taste
• ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 ½ tsp raw apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup panko (gluten-free if needed)
• 3 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp oregano (dried)
• 1 tsp thyme (dried)
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 3 tsp nutritional yeast
• ½ tsp dried mustard
• 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• ¾ cup All Purpose Flour (gluten-free if needed)
• ⅓ cup avocado oil (for frying)
• Mother Raw Ranch Dip, for serving 
• Mother Raw Ketchup, for serving