Air-Fryer Vegan Bulgogi-Style Seitan Strips with Quick Pickled Daikon & Chili-Garlic Sauce
Savor bold Korean-inspired flavors in under 20 minutes with this air-fried vegan 'beef' using seitan, tossed in a sweet-savory bulgogi marinade and served with zesty pickled daikon and a spicy chili-garlic dipping sauce.

- 12 oz seitan strips
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup daikon radish, julienned
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 0.25 tsp sea salt
- 0.5 tsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) or red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp vegan chili-garlic sauce
- 2 tbsp scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper. Add seitan strips and toss to coat. Let marinate while preparing the pickles.
⏱️ 3 minutesIn a separate bowl, combine julienned daikon, rice vinegar, sugar, sea salt, and gochugaru. Toss well and set aside to quick pickle.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange marinated seitan strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
⏱️ 1 minute 🌡️ 400°FAir fry seitan strips for 7 minutes, shaking halfway through, until edges are crispy and caramelized.
⏱️ 7 minutes 🌡️ 400°FServe seitan strips hot, topped with scallions and sesame seeds. Add a side of quick pickled daikon and vegan chili-garlic sauce for dipping.
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Nutrition Information
Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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