Learn just how easy it is to make tempeh in the Air Fryer! This Air Fryer Tempeh recipe is fast, easy, and yields perfectly crisp tempeh every time. Ready in just 10 minutes, you'll have countless ways to use this delicious plant-based protein.
All aboard the tempeh train!
Are you ready for crispy, crunchy, air fryer tempeh heaven? I don't know about you, but that's a place I'd move right into.
These quick, crispy, air-fried tempeh cubes are the bomb dot com. Air Fryer Tempeh has a great texture that's crisp on the outside but still soft in the middle. You can toss them with any sauce your heart desires (we love this vegan teriyaki sauce). You can add them to a salad, a meal bowl, or a stir-fry. You can crumble them up and add them to tempeh tacos.
It's no secret that we're big fans of tempeh here on HNL. As a nutritionist, I can't help but love the combo of plant-based protein and the fact that as a fermented food, tempeh has all kinds of easily digested nutrients.
So let's get down to business and make Air Fryer Tempeh. It's so fast, so easy, and so crispy, I think it'll become your new favorite way to make tempeh. It's definitely one of my favorite air fryer recipes.
Let's make Air Fryer Tempeh together!
Step 1: cube and season
Slice your tempeh into cubes, place it in a mixing bowl, and toss it with oil.
Step 2: air fry
Place the tempeh cubes in a single layer in your air fryer basket, and air fry those babies until golden and crispy.
It should take about 10 minutes for perfectly crisp, golden brown tempeh.
That's it! You're done!
Note - you may need to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer and how much tempeh you want to make.
I love the nutty taste of tempeh on its own, but if you prefer marinated tempeh, the crisp exterior of Air-Fried Tempeh does a great job of soaking up flavors. For this reason, I tend to prefer adding the sauce to my tempeh AFTER it's been air-fried.
You can also marinate the tempeh before you fry it - just make sure it's drained well before you add it to your air fryer. I do find that some marinades have a tendency to burn in in the air fryer, so keep a close eye on your tempeh if that's the case.
Quick Crispy Air Fryer Tempeh Cubes
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 8 ounces tempeh cubed
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil or other neutral oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cube the tempeh and toss with the avocado oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pre-heat your air fryer to 375°F /190°C
- Place the tempeh cubes into the air fryer, and air fry for 10 minutes, shaking occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
- Add sauce or marinade to the fried tempeh if desired and let it sit for 5 minutes to soak it up.
Notes
- Nutrition values are an estimate only.
- Note - you can add the sauce either before or after the tempeh is air fried, but I find it soaks up better after the tempeh has been fried.
- If you want to marinate the tempeh before frying, let it soak in the marinate for at least 10 minutes but up to overnight.
Kim says
Yum! I finally gave this a try. Turned out great, my non-veg husband even enjoyed with your teriyaki sauce 😋