Keto Easy Air Fryer Tempeh

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  • prep time

    prep time

    40 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    10 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    50 min

Keto Easy Air Fryer Tempeh

Anyone new to Keto or new to owning an air fryer will enjoy testing out this recipe. Make some simple Keto air fryer tempeh by following a few steps below. Tempeh is made from fermented soybeans. The flavor is mild and a little nutty. Similar to tofu, you can marinate tempeh to lock in tons of flavor. The tempeh fries up perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside when you use your air fryer. If you’ve never had tempeh before, you may want to read the rest of this intro to learn more about how to use and enjoy tempeh.

Is tempeh Keto?

Tempeh, like many ingredients in the Keto diet, is Keto-friendly when eaten in moderation. Each ounce of tempeh contains about 3g of net carbs. It also contains just a little over 3 grams of fat and an impressive 5 grams of protein in that same serving. You can prepare, eat, and utilize tempeh in a similar way you would use tofu.

How to use this recipe

This yummy Keto air fryer tempeh is good to eat by itself. You can dip the tempeh in your favorite Keto condiments too. To use this Keto tempeh recipe as part of a larger meal, feel free to get creative. Use the tempeh in tacos, on salads, with stir-fry, or with Keto noodles. If you have a favorite way of using tempeh, let other users new to Keto know down in the comment section.

Is soy sauce Keto?

Soy sauce is Keto-friendly when portioned and used moderately. Remember that soy sauce also contains wheat and gluten, so it will have some carbohydrates. For a gluten-free option, use tamari sauce. It’s very similar to soy sauce and is a good alternative.

  • Net Carbs

    3.8 g

  • Fiber

    2.5 g

  • Total Carbs

    6.4 g

  • Protein

    13.1 g

  • Fats

    6.2 g

125 cals

Keto Easy Air Fryer Tempeh

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Ingredients

  • Tempeh

    Tempeh

    8 oz

  • Sauce Soy

    Sauce Soy

    0.13 cup

  • Tapioca Flour

    Tapioca Flour

    2 tsp

  • Nutritional Yeast

    Nutritional Yeast

    1.5 tbsp

Recipe Steps

steps 3

50 min

  • Step 1

    Remove whole tempeh from its packaging, and pat it dry with a paper towel. Cut the tempeh into small, rectangular pieces (8 ounces of tempeh should make 16 pieces). Add all the pieces to a bowl, and pour soy sauce over them. Toss the tempeh in the soy sauce with a spoon and place the bowl in your refrigerator.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Marinate the tempeh for at least 30 minutes, but you may marinate longer. About every 10 minutes, use your spoon to toss the tempeh in the soy sauce so it continues soaking it up. After the tempeh marinades, combine tapioca flour and nutritional yeast together in a separate dish. Sprinkle the mixture over the tempeh, and toss the pieces until they’re coated in the dry mixture.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Turn on your air fryer to preheat to 350 F (180 C). Once it’s hot, arrange the tempeh in the air fryer on a tray. Cook the tempeh for about 8-10 minutes. Simply watch the tempeh turn golden brown and get darkened edges all around. The tempeh only needs to cool down for a minute or two before you can eat it.
    Step 3

Comments 2

  • GorgeousAvocado632980

    GorgeousAvocado632980 2 years ago

    Your recipe notes say 3 net carbs per serving while the nutritional panel inaccurately says 4 net carbs per

    • GorgeousAvocado632980

      GorgeousAvocado632980 2 years ago

      I substituted coconut flour for the tapioca flour & it came out great!