Air fryer spinach tofu parcels
Make crispy, golden brown spinach tofu parcels with puff pastry. A healthy vegetarian snack perfect for weight-conscious foodies!
Equipment
- Air fryer
- pan
- Masher
- baking sheet
- baking tray
Ingredients
- 150 gm fresh spinach leaves
- 150 gm firm tofu cubed or crumbled
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1- inch piece ginger grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon black salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 puff pastry sheets
- 1 teaspoon oil for cooking
- Optional: green chilies or red chilli flakes to taste
Instructions
Prepare the filling:
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a pan on medium heat.1 teaspoon oil for cooking
- Add onion, sauté until pink1 small onion
- Add ginger and garlic; cook until aromatic.1- inch piece ginger, 2 cloves garlic
- Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted.150 gm fresh spinach leaves
- Add tofu, black salt, and mix gently.150 gm firm tofu, ½ teaspoon black salt
- Turn off the heat. Stir in lemon juice and let the filling cool.1 tablespoon lemon juice
Assemble the Parcels:
- Cut each puff pastry sheet into rectangles or squares. You can also make it as a triangle.2 puff pastry sheets
- Spoon spinach-tofu filling into the center of each piece.
- Fold and seal the edges to make a parcel. Use a fork to crimp for a decorative edge, optionally
- Transfer the unbaked parcels for atleast 1 hour in the freezer
Air frying:
- Preheat the air fryer to 190°C | 375°F for 5 mins.
- Lightly brush or spray the puff pastry parcel with oil.
- Air fry for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.