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    Home » Lunch and Dinner

    Air Fried Buffalo Tempeh (vegan)

    Published: Mar 20, 2022 · Modified: Feb 21, 2023 by Kristi · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Tempeh is a delicious plant based protein source. It is also one of the few plant based protein sources that a complete protein source. It originates from Indonesia and is different than tofu in that it is fermented and uses the whole soybean. I love tempeh, and this Air Fried Buffalo Tempeh (vegan) is one of my favorite tempeh recipes.

    air fryer buffalo tempeh

    Let's get into the recipe.

    This spicy tempeh recipe is

    • Easy to make
    • High in protein
    • Flavorful
    • Vegan, gluten free and dairy free
    • Made in your air fryer
    air fryer buffalo tempeh

    Ingredients

    • tempeh
    • hot sauce
    • tahini
    • garlic powder
    • maple syrup
    • apple cider vinegar
    • soy sauce

    What should I eat this buffalo tempeh with?

    I love mine with fresh romaine, avocado, and vegan ranch. It would also go great in a nourish bowl or grain bowl. Its even delicious as is.

    How do I make buffalo air fryer tempeh?

    1. Cut your tempeh into triangles.
    2. Mix together your buffalo sauce.
    3. Mix tempeh with buffalo sauce.
    4. Air fry tempeh for 10-12 minutes.

    Other yummy tempeh  recipes to try:

    • tempeh and broccoli buddha bowl
    • garlic and herb tempeh
    • maple curry tempeh

    If you make this Air Fried Buffalo Tempeh (vegan), please leave me a rating and review on this blog post. This is the best way to support me!

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    Air Fried Buffalo Tempeh (vegan)

    air fryer buffalo tempeh

    ★★★★★

    5 from 1 reviews

    This air fried buffalo tempeh is an amazing vegan recipe.

    • Author: Kristi Roeder
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    Ingredients

    • 1 block tempeh cut into triangles or squares

    Buffalo Sauce

    • ¼ cup hot sauce
    • 2 tbsp tahini or cashew butter
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tbsp maple syrup
    • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tbsp soy sauce

    Instructions

    1. Add all buffalo sauce ingredients to a bowl and mix until smooth.
    2. Toss tempeh in buffalo sauce.
    3. Add tempeh to air fryer. Air fry at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes, shaking once halfway through. The  tempeh should be slightly browned but not burnt.
    4. Mix tempeh with desired sides. I ate mine with romaine, scallions, vegan ranch and avocado.

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    1. Alexa

      June 01, 2022 at 4:42 pm

      So yummy! I prepped for lunches for the week and I looked forward to it everyday.

      ★★★★★

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