Shawarma Tofu

Crispy flavorful Shawarma Tofu is completely covered in a perfectly spiced seasoning blend, then air fried to give it the perfect bite. Try in flatbread sandwiches, or by itself dipped in hummus.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Keyword: Shawarma tofu

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 246kcal

Ingredients

Tofu Marinade

1 block tofu sliced into strips
1/4 cup non-dairy milk unsweetened or original
2 tablespoons Shawarma Seasoning *recipe link here
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil *optional

Tahini Sauce

1/4 cup tahini paste
2 cloves crushed garlic pressed
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped *optional

Instructions

Shawarma Marinated Tofu

Slice your block of tofu into long strips. Mix the seasoning, cornstarch, salt, and milk until completely blended. Pour the mix over the tofu and make sure the pieces are completely covered. Let sit and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight.
When air frying with cornstarch, the tofu will have a white coating. To combat this, you can also add one tablespoon of oil to the marinade.
Add half of the tofu to your air fryer basket. You may be able to add more or less, depending on the size. You want to give the tofu pieces enough space so that they are not touching.
Cook at 370° F for 15 minutes, and check the tofu's crispiness. You can cook for 2-3 minutes more if it is not crispy enough for your liking.

Tahini Sauce

Mix all the ingredients for the tahini sauce together. Pour on top of your shawarma or use as a dipping sauce.

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