Baked or Fried Tempeh Crisps

Snack

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.

By Marinka
March 11, 2024

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

Ingredients to make baked or fried tempeh crisps

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

Slice Tempeh about 1/8-in ch thick

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

Step 2aOven 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.

Place tempeh slices on a baking sheet. Coat with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt, pepper and spices, like curry and paprika powder.
Alternatively fry tempeh slices in skillet

Step 2bFried. 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.

Dry fried tempeh slices on kitchen towel
Season fried tempeh slices with salt, pepper and spices and cool.

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

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Baked or Fried Tempeh Crisps

Author: Marinka
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time29 minutes
Total Time31 minutes
Course: Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Diet: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Vegan
Servings: 2 people
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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

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.02g

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

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