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Air Fryer Tempeh

Name: Air Fryer Tempeh
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 blocks (8 oz each) tempeh, sliced into 1/4-inch strips; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; Steamed rice; Avocado; Pickled vegetables; Sriracha

4.5(2)

12 min

Time

400°F

Temp

220 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Tempeh

2 blocks (8 oz each) tempeh, sliced into 1/4-inch strips

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp maple syrup

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Serving

Steamed rice

Avocado

Pickled vegetables

Sriracha

Equipment

Air Fryer Parchment Liners

Steps

1
Steam tempeh for 10 minutes to remove bitterness (or simmer in water).
2
Slice into 1/4-inch strips. Marinate in soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic powder, and paprika for 15 minutes.
3
Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and caramelized.
4
Brush with remaining marinade during the last 2 minutes.
5
Serve over rice with avocado, pickled veggies, and sriracha.

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Tip: Steaming tempeh first is essential — it removes the bitter taste that turns people off. The marinade caramelizes into a glaze at high heat. Tempeh has more protein than tofu and holds its shape beautifully. Slice thin for maximum crispiness.

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VeganHigh ProteinGluten-Free

Veggies

Air Fryer Tempeh

4.5(2)

12 min

Time

400°F

Temp

220 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Tempeh

2 blocks (8 oz each) tempeh, sliced into 1/4-inch strips

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp maple syrup

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Serving

Steamed rice

Avocado

Pickled vegetables

Sriracha

Equipment

Air Fryer Parchment Liners

Steps

1
Steam tempeh for 10 minutes to remove bitterness (or simmer in water).
2
Slice into 1/4-inch strips. Marinate in soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic powder, and paprika for 15 minutes.
3
Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and caramelized.
4
Brush with remaining marinade during the last 2 minutes.
5
Serve over rice with avocado, pickled veggies, and sriracha.

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