Easy and Flavorful Air Fryer Barbecued Seitan Recipe

Welcome to another delicious and easy recipe for your air fryer! Today, we're going to make barbecued seitan that is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. This recipe is great for both vegetarians and meat-eaters, and the air fryer will give it a lovely crispy texture. Let's get cooking!

Preparation time:

20 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of seitan strips
• 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps to follow:

1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, toss the seitan strips with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Place the seasoned seitan in the air fryer basket, making sure the pieces are not crowded.
4. Cook for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
5. Remove the seitan from the air fryer and transfer to a bowl.
6. Pour barbecue sauce over the seitan and toss to coat evenly.
7. Return the sauced seitan to the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the sauce caramelizes slightly.
8. Remove from the air fryer and serve hot. Enjoy!

Tricks and tips:

• Make sure the seitan pieces are not overcrowded in the air fryer to ensure even cooking and crispy texture.
• Feel free to customize the barbecue sauce to your liking, whether it's sweet, spicy, or smoky.

Benefits of the ingredients used:

Seitan is a great source of protein and is low in fat, making it a healthy meat substitute. Barbecue sauce adds flavor to the seitan and can be a good source of vitamins and antioxidants, depending on its ingredients.

We hope you enjoy making and eating this delicious barbecued seitan in your air fryer. It's a quick and tasty dish that's perfect for a busy weeknight. Happy cooking!