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.

⏱️ 18 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 255 calories
Air-Fryer Vegan Bulgogi-Style Seitan Strips with Quick Pickled Daikon & Chili-Garlic Sauce
Ingredients
  • 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

1

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 minutes
2

In a separate bowl, combine julienned daikon, rice vinegar, sugar, sea salt, and gochugaru. Toss well and set aside to quick pickle.

3

Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange marinated seitan strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

⏱️ 1 minute 🌡️ 400°F
4

Air fry seitan strips for 7 minutes, shaking halfway through, until edges are crispy and caramelized.

⏱️ 7 minutes 🌡️ 400°F
5

Serve 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

255
Calories
25g
Protein
17g
Carbs
7g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, substitute seitan with extra-firm tofu or tempeh and use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.

You can use regular red radishes, cucumber, or carrots for a similar crunchy, refreshing pickle.

Ensure the seitan strips are coated well with marinade and avoid overcooking; shaking the basket halfway helps cook them evenly.

Omit the gochugaru from the pickles and use a mild chili-garlic sauce or serve it on the side.

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