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Tempeh Buffalo “Wings”

By Laura RegePublished: Jul 30, 2021
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tempeh buffalo wings
Joel Goldberg
Yields:
4 serving(s)
Total Time:
35 mins
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Quicker to make and easier to eat than their inspiration, buffalo chicken wings, this plant-based version swaps chicken for snackable triangles of tempeh to mimic this crowd-pleasing appetizer. Double or triple the recipe for a crowd, steaming the tempeh in a large pot and working in batches on the grill if necessary.

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Ingredients

FOR THE VEGAN RANCH

  • 1/2 cup

    vegan mayonnaise

  • 2 Tbsp.

    chopped fresh dill

  • 1 Tbsp.

    unsweetened almond milk, plus more if needed

  • 1 Tbsp.

    apple cider vinegar

  • 1/4 tsp.

    garlic powder

  • 1/4 tsp.

    onion powder

  • Large pinch sweet paprika

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

FOR THE TEMPEH WINGS

  • 2

    (8-ounce) blocks tempeh

  • 2 Tbsp.

    safflower or vegetable oil, plus more for grill

  • 1/2 cup

    hot sauce (Frank's preferred)

  • 1/2 cup

    vegan butter

  • 1 Tbsp.

    light agave syrup

  • 4

    celery stalks, cut into sticks, for serving

Directions

    1. Step 1Make vegan ranch: In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients until evenly combined. If mixture is too thick, thin to dippable dressing consistency with a few drops more almond milk or water. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use. NOTE: Ranch dressing can be made up to a week ahead.
    2. Step 2Make tempeh wings: Cut each block of tempeh crosswise into 3 pieces, then diagonally to create 6 triangular pieces per block. Fill bottom of a medium saucepan with about 2 inches of water and fit with a steamer basket. Place saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, carefully arrange tempeh pieces in an even layer in steamer basket. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and steam 15 minutes.
    3. Step 3Using tongs, transfer tempeh to a medium bowl and toss with oil.
    4. Step 4Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine hot sauce, vegan butter, and agave syrup and bring to a simmer. Cook, whisking occasionally, until mixture slightly reduced, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl; keep warm.
    5. Step 5Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high and lightly oil grates. Add steamed tempeh and cook, turning a few times, until golden all over, about 6 minutes. Transfer tempeh directly to bowl with buffalo sauce and toss to coat. Serve tempeh on a platter with celery and ranch for dipping. 

Ranch dressing can be made up to a week ahead and stored in an airtight container.

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