Nashville Hot Tofu  Let me tell you, this fried tofu is HOT! Both spicy and nice to look at. If you are looking for something to serve your nonvegan friends you came to the right place. It’s delicious and can make any tofu hater change their minds. Come along with me to this journey to flavor town!  Ingredients   1 block of extra firm tofu (frozen and thawed)  4 cups of canola oil for frying Brine :  1/2 cup dill pickle juice  1 cup cold water  3 tsp salt  2 tsp cane sugar  1 Tbs vegan chicken flavoring (optional)  Nashville Hot oil:  1/2 cup oil of choice (not coconut) (I used avocado oil)  1 1/2 Tbs cayenne pepper gand  2 tsp cane sugar  1/2 tsp garlic powder  1 1/2 Tbs smoked paprika  1 1/2 Tbs sweet paprika  1 tsp cumin  Dredge :  1 cup unbleached flour  3 tsp salt  3 tsp onion powder  3 tsp garlic powder  2 tsp pepper  2 tsp paprika  1/2 cup unsweetened dairy free milk (I used cashew milk)  1/2 cup pickle juice