Air Fryer Tempeh Bacon
Full of smoky flavor, plant protein, and packed with nutrients, this air fryer tempeh bacon recipe satisfies even the meat lover skeptics. Crispy, oil free and guilt-free! Your cholesterol and waistline will thank you.
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 8 oz tempeh I used Lightlife Tempeh Flax
- 3 Tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Optional (but recommended step): Take the tempeh out of the package and put it in a pot. Put enough water in the pot to just cover the tempeh. Bring to a boil and them turn the temperature down to simmer and simmer for 10 minutes ( you can also use a steamer). Drain and let cool for a couple of minutes.
- While the tempeh is steaming you can make the marinade. Add the coconut aminos, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, garlic powder and onion powder. Whisk and set aside.
- Take your tempeh and slice it into thin strips.
- Pour the marinade into a shallow baking dish and add your tempeh strips. Let it marinate for 20 minutes.
- While your tempeh is marinating heat up your air fryer to 350 degrees (177 celsius).
- When your tempeh is done marinating, put the strips in your air fryer basket making sure not to overlap. Make sure to keep the dish of marinade because you will use it after cooking. Cook at 350 for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- When the tempeh is done cooking, add it back to the dish of marinade to soak up the remainder of the sauce.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 14gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 355mgPotassium: 361mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 328IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 2mg
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