Air Fryer Indonesian Tempeh Goreng

Name: Air Fryer Indonesian Tempeh Goreng
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: tempeh; garlic; kecap manis; coriander

Tempeh goreng is usually deep-fried. Thin slices marinated in garlic, coriander and kecap manis crisp in the air fryer and stay savory-sweet.

27 min total
375°F / 190°C
4 servings
15 min prep

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Slice thin

Thin slabs crisp; thick chunks stay spongy in the center.

Air Fryer Indonesian Tempeh Goreng

Prep 15 min · Cook 12 min · Total 27 min · 4 servings

Air Fryer375°F / 190°C

Basket time11 min

Flip / shakeat 5 min

Tested onCosori 5.8 qt, 1700W

Step-by-step instructions

Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.

Marinate

Season the tempeh
Toss slices with garlic, coriander, kecap manis, oil and salt. Rest 10 minutes.
Kecap manis is sticky. Coat thinly so it caramelizes instead of burning.
Tempeh slices in marinade

Cook

Air fry
Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, shaking at 5, until edges are crisp and browned.
Pull when fragrant and deep gold.
Tempeh goreng in the air fryer
Finished tempeh goreng