Air Fried Buffalo Tempeh (vegan)

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.

Tempeh is a great source of plant protein. For more yummy tempeh recipes try my buffalo tempeh lettuce wraps or my miso tempeh cauliflower bowls.

Let's get into the recipe.

Why you'll love this spicy tempeh

• It is super easy to make and made in your air fryer.
• Thanks to the tempeh it is high in protein.
• The buffalo sauce is so flavorful.
• It is vegan, gluten free and dairy free.

Ingredients

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

Substitutions

• Tahini - this can be subbed with cashew butter.
• Maple syrup - this can be subbed with honey or agave.

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.

Recipe FAQ

Recipe Pro-Tips

Hot sauces vary in spice level so be sure to pick one with a taste and spice level that is suitable to you. I love Frank's hot sauce.

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air fried buffalo tempeh

This air fried buffalo tempeh is an amazing vegan recipe.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Calories 333 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 block tempeh cut into triangles or squares

Buffalo Sauce

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

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Instructions

 

• Add all buffalo sauce ingredients to a bowl and mix until smooth.
• Toss tempeh in buffalo sauce.
• 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.
• Mix tempeh with desired sides. I ate mine with romaine, scallions, vegan ranch and avocado.

Notes

This makes 2 servings of tempeh.

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 1312mgPotassium: 622mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 59IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 157mgIron: 4mg

Keyword air fryer tempeh, buffalo tempeh

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