#1 Low Carb & Keto Diet App Since 2010
Track macros, calories, and access top Keto recipes.
prep time
1 h 15 min
cook time
35 min
ready time
1 h 50 min
Keto Buffalo Tempeh
Tired of buffalo cauliflower? Try Keto buffalo tempeh instead! Even non-veggie eaters will enjoy the flavors and textures of this recipe. Cuts of tempeh are marinated in buffalo sauce and garlic, then coated in a crispy “breading”. The breading is made from Keto nutritional yeast and ground pork rinds. The duo makes the perfect crust that crisps up in the oven! Each piece of buffalo tempeh is crispy on the outside, a little tender on the inside, and loaded with hot sauce flavor. Eat this recipe as a snack with a dipping sauce, or include it in your next meal with another Carb Manager side dish.
Is tempeh Keto-friendly?
Tempeh is a very Keto-friendly ingredient you can include in your diet. This is an especially useful ingredient if you’re vegan or vegetarian. Tempeh is really low in carbohydrates and is nutritious for you too. Use tempeh as the main course, a snack, or a side to your meal.
What is tempeh exactly?
Tempeh is soybeans that have been fermented and pressed into a dense cake. Whole pieces of tempeh can be cut or sliced into any type of thickness you desire. Plus, tempeh can withstand a lot of heat - air-fry it, bake it, or grill it! Tempeh has a mild flavor similar to tofu, which you can marinate in all sorts of spices and sauces.
What is buffalo sauce?
Buffalo sauce refers to store-bought hot sauce. It may also be referred to as wing sauce. This does not include Tabasco or other pepper sauces like that. Most buffalo sauces should be Keto-friendly. You can double-check any labels for added sugar or unfriendly ingredients.
Net Carbs
2.5 g
Fiber
1.9 g
Total Carbs
4.5 g
Protein
11.3 g
Fats
7.9 g
127 cals
#1 Low Carb & Keto Diet App Since 2010
Track macros, calories, and access top Keto recipes.
Ingredients
Tempeh
8 oz
Buffalo dipping sauce
0.25 cup
Garlic powder
0.5 tsp
Nutritional Yeast
0.5 tbsp
Fried pork skins
0.5 oz
Buffalo dipping sauce
2 tbsp
Recipe Steps
steps 4
1 h 50 min
Step 1
Remove whole tempeh from its packaging and pat it dry if needed. Cut the tempeh into squares, triangles, or strips - any shape you prefer. Add the pieces to a mixing bowl, then add the first amount of buffalo sauce and garlic powder. Toss the ingredients together to coat the tempeh.Step 2
Place the bowl of tempeh in your refrigerator to marinate for at least one hour. Use a spoon to fold the pieces over in the buffalo sauce to ensure they absorb it all. Once it’s done marinating, add nutritional yeast and ground pork rinds to the bowl. You may need to grind your pork rinds in advance using a blender or food processor. Toss the tempeh so it picks up all the flakey nutritional yeast and pork rinds.Step 3
Turn on an oven to preheat to 350 F (180 C), and line a sheet tray with parchment paper. Arrange the buffalo tempeh across the sheet pan, and pour any excess marinade over the pieces. Bake the tempeh for 18-20 minutes. Then, flip the tempeh pieces over and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until the outside “breading” is crispy.Step 4
Allow the baked tempeh to cool for 5 minutes before you return them to a mixing bowl. Add the final amount of buffalo sauce (or more at your discretion) to the bowl. Toss the pieces so they’re coated in an extra layer of sauce. Serve immediately.
