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Baked or Fried Tempeh Crisps

A savory crisp that’s also high in protein – yes, it’s possible. Tempeh Crisps, baked or fried is that one surprising snack, and it has a delicious, mild, nutty flavor.

When you’re looking for a snack, you may initially not search for a nutritional option, but what if you can have both at the same time? Why would you not choose for a crispy, savory, high protein, fiber rich snack that is also delicious?

Key Ingredients in This Recipe

You’ll find the complete list of ingredients and exact quantities in the recipe below.

Tempeh
Salt & pepper
Spices – I used curry and paprika powder. Try your own spice combination.

How to Make Baked or Fried Tempeh Crisps

Step 1 – Cut the Tempeh in thin slices. About 1/8″ thick.

Step 2a – Oven baked. Place the slices on a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper. Coat the slices with olive oil and then sprinkle them with salt, pepper and spices, like curry and paprika powder.

Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and bake the slices for about 15 minutes. Turn and bake another 10-15 minutes until crisp.

When done, cool in a rack.

Step 2b – Fried. Heat oil in a skillet and fry the slices of on each side until brown.

Step 3 – Place the fried tempeh on paper kitchen towels.

Step 4 – Sprinkle with salt, pepper and spices. Allow to cool and serve.

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Baked or Fried Tempeh Crisps

Author: Marinka

A savory crisp that's also high in protein – yes, it's possible. Tempeh Crisps, baked or fried is that one surprising snack, and it has a delicious, mild, nutty flavor.

Prep Time2

Cook Time29

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Servings: people

Ingredients

4 ounces tempeh
oil
salt & pepper
1 pinch curry powder
1 pinch paprika powder

Instructions

Cut the Tempeh in thin slices. About 1/8″ thick.
Place the slices on a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper. Coat the slices with olive oil and then sprinkle them with salt, pepper and spices, like curry and paprika powder.
Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and bake the slices for about 15 minutes. Turn and bake another 10-15 minutes until crisp,.
OR Heat oil in a skillet and fry the slices of on each side until brown.
Place the fried tempeh on paper kitchen towels.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper and spices and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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March 11, 2024 By Marinka

About Marinka

Hi, I’m Marinka and I am so glad you found me smiling while I cook for A Gourmet Food Blog. My mantra is “those who cook happy and eat together, will stay together”. I am a strong believer in experimenting with food in the kitchen. I am a strong believer in creating, cooking and eating food, rather than seeing it as a chore. I know that this is not meant for everybody, but we all gotta eat, so even if you’re not good at it, try some variety – who knows, you may start liking it.