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Crispy Air-Fried Fishless Sandwiches

Makes 4 sandwiches

For the tartar sauce:

¾ cup vegan mayonnaise
¼ cup relish
1 medium shallot, finely minced

For the fishless fillets:

1 (14-ounce) can whole hearts of palm, drained
6 (3-inch x ½-inch) pieces of nori
½ cup fine cornmeal
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ cup aquafaba (liquid from a can of chickpeas)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs, plus more if needed
Olive oil cooking spray

For serving:

2 tablespoons vegan butter
4 hamburger buns
4 slices vegan American cheese
1 cup thinly sliced purple cabbage
4 thick slices tomato
½ cup thinly sliced red onion

1. For the tartar sauce, in a small bowl, whisk all ingredients. Set aside.

For the fishless fillets, gently press down on a heart of palm until it pops and flattens. Slide a piece of nori inside split and repeat with