Buffalo Tempeh Tenders
Buffalo tempeh tenders are a spicy, tangy, and crispy plant-based bite that will satisfy your comfort food craving!
Servings: 12 tenders
Calories: 59kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz package of tempeh
- 1 cup non-dairy milk unsweetened
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs or panko bread crumbs*
- ~1 cup buffalo sauce
For Serving
- ranch or blue cheese choose a dairy-free option if vegan
Instructions
- Cut your tenders: Slice your tempeh in half widthwise and then in half. Cut into strips. I was able to make 12 strips.8 oz package of tempeh
- Coat your tenders: Prepare two shallow bowls of non-dairy milk and bread crumbs. Dip a tempeh slice into the non-dairy milk and shake off excess. Then toss it in the breadcrumb bowl.1 cup non-dairy milk, 1 cup plain bread crumbs
- Air fry: Arrange your coated tempeh strips in an air fryer basket evenly spaced (avoid them touching if possible). Air fry at 400 F for 10 minutes, checking at 8 minutes to see their crispiness level. *Alternatively, if you don't have an air fryer you can bake your tempeh at 400 F for 15 minutes, or until crisp.
- Coat in buffalo: Remove your crispy tempeh strips from the air fryer. Add your buffalo sauce to a shallow bowl and dip your tempeh strips into the buffalo sauce, shaking off excess.At this point you can enjoy your strips right away or consider air frying again for 4-5 minutes to regain some crispiness that is lost when you add the moisture of the buffalo sauce.~1 cup buffalo sauce
- Serve: Enjoy the tenders warm with ranch or blue cheese and a side of carrots and celery for garnish.
Notes
⭐️ Make sure to check for the addition of milk in the ingredients on your panko bread crumbs (if you are vegan).
Nutrition
Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg