Tempeh Jerky
Nutty tempeh takes on a whole new identity when turned into jerky. Use the lowest possible heat setting to cook down this faux jerky low and slow.
69 CALORIES PER SERVING
FRYER TEMP 180°F
PREP TIME 10 mins
COOK TIME 45 mins
MAKES 24 pieces • SERVING SIZE 3 pieces
2 tbsp gluten-free tamari or reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp ketchup
2 tsp molasses
8oz (225g) tempeh, sliced into 24 thin slices
1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the tamari, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ketchup, and molasses. Add the tempeh and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the fridge.
2. Set the air fryer temp to 180°F. Spray the fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Pat the tempeh dry with paper towels. Place in the fryer basket and cook until brown and slightly crispy, about 45 minutes.
4. Transfer the jerky to a platter and allow to cool completely before serving.
TIP Store the jerky in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
TIP For some extra smoky flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke.
NUTRITION PER 3 PIECES:
TOTAL FAT 3g • SATURATED FAT 1g • CHOLESTEROL 0mg • SODIUM 127mg • CARBS 5g DIETARY FIBERS 0g • SUGARS 1g • PROTEIN 5g