2Marinate the tofu in a mixture of beetroot juice, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, maple syrup, garlic powder, and onion powder for at least 30 minutes.
3Air fry the marinated tofu at 200°C for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
4Mix the Russian dressing ingredients: vegan mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, hot sauce, vegan Worcestershire sauce, finely chopped shallot, and finely chopped cornichon or dill pickle.
5Spread Russian dressing on buttered bread.
6Add sauerkraut, marinated tofu, and vegan cheese to the bread.
7Butter the outsides of the sandwich and grill it in a pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes per side until golden and crisp.