Air Fryer Tempeh Recipe

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave nectar

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave nectar is lower in calories.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch.

Cut the block of tempeh into four triangles, then slice each triangle in half horizontally to make thinner cutlets.

In a small pot, bring vegetable broth to a simmer over medium heat. Add the tempeh and gently simmer for 15 minutes.

Drain the tempeh and season both sides with BBQ seasoning. Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly mist with cooking spray.

Air fry the tempeh for 5-7 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Then flip the tempeh, brush on the BBQ sauce, and air fry for 2-3 more minutes. Serve with additional BBQ sauce if desired.

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