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smoky tempeh strips. Air-fried. Plant-based / vegan protein

Smoky Tempeh

Tempeh strips marinated in a smoky, tangy sauce and air-fried until crisp. An excellent, protein packed, plant-based substitute for meat. 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package of tempeh
  • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • 4 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp liquid smoke

Instructions
 

  • Slice the tempeh into slices about 1/4 inch thick
    Toasted macadamia nut and kale salad, served with seasoned quinoa, topped with sauerkraut and smoky tempeh. 
  • Mix all other ingredients in a bowl
    sauce for Tempeh strips marinated in a smoky, tangy sauce and air-fried until crisp. An excellent, protein packed, plant-based substitute for meat. 
  • Place tempeh in bowl or a ziplock bag and mix with sauce until evenly coated
    Tempeh strips marinated in a smoky, tangy sauce and air-fried until crisp. An excellent, protein packed, plant-based substitute for meat. 
  • You can air-fry right away. But for best results allow tempeh to marinate at least an hour. But the longer the better. You can store in fridge for several days.
  • Place strips in air-fryer and fry on high for 5 minutes. Air-fry longer if desired
    Tempeh strips marinated in a smoky, tangy sauce and air-fried until crisp. An excellent, protein packed, plant-based substitute for meat. 
  • **Don't have an air-fryer? Cook on a non-stick skillet with a touch of oil for a 3-5 minutes on each side or until desired crispness is reached.
  • Serve on a sandwich, salad, or bowl and enjoy!
    Tempeh strips marinated in a smoky, tangy sauce and air-fried until crisp. An excellent, protein packed, plant-based substitute for meat. 
Keyword fermented, plant-based, smoky, soy, tempeh, vegan, vegan bacon, vegan meat, vegan protein