Amazing Air Fryer Soy Curls Vegan Clam Strips: Gluten-free & Oil-Free

Air fryer soy curls made into clam strips being dipped into vegan tartar sauce.

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Amazing Air Fryer Soy Curls Vegan Clam Strips: Gluten-free & Oil-Free

These crisp bites are amazing served with tartar sauce or cocktail sauce for dipping.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer soy curls, vegan clam strips

Servings: servings

Calories: 192kcal

Author: Kathy Hester

Equipment

1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 cups dry soy curl reconstituted and strained (about ½ a package)
⅓ cup nondairy milk plus 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Breading

1/4 cup gluten-free baking blend oat flour, or whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon dulse nori flakes, or other ground seaweed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Put the soy curls in a heat-proof pan on the stove and pour the boiling water over them. Let them soak for 5 to 10 minutes, or until soft and plump.
Pour into a strainer in your sink to drain, then press the extra water out with a large spoon.
Mix the breading ingredients together well in a small bowl.
Add the drained soy culls to a large bowl and mix with the milk, then add the breading. You want to coat each piece well.
Add some parchment paper to your air fryer. Place the breaded soy curls into your air fryer and cook at 375 degrees for 5 minutes. Remove the parchment, shake and cook for 5 more minutes.

Notes

How to Make a Quick Vegan Tartar Sauce:

This is a quick and easy way to whip up the perfect sauce for your tofu sticks. It has no oil added like the mayo version, and you can make it with soy-free vegan yogurt if you are allergic to soy.

Makes just under 1 cup
1⁄2 cup unsweetened plain vegan yogurt (*use coconut or almond)
1⁄4 cup dill pickle relish 2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp fresh tarragon (or 1⁄2 tsp dried)

Mix all the ingredients together. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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