Soy Curl Crispy Strips
These crispy soy curl strips are a delicious and satisfying vegan alternative to chicken tenders. Marinated and then pan-fried to golden perfection, they offer a delightful crunch with a tender interior. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a quick lunch or dinner.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 50 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 501 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 113 gsoy curl
- 0.5 cupvegetable oil
marinade
- 240 mlvegetable broth, warm
- 2 tbspsoy sauce
- 1 tbspapple cider vinegar
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tsponion powder
- 0.5 tspsmoked paprika
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
breading
- 0.75 cupall-purpose flour
- 2 tbspcornstarch
- 1 tbspnutritional yeast
- 0.5 tspsalt
Equipment
shallow dish · paper towels · tongs · large skillet · small bowl · whisk · medium bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the soy curls in a medium bowl.
- 2
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper for the marinade.
About 2 min
- 3
Pour the marinade over the soy curls, ensuring they are fully submerged and hydrated. Let them rest for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes, allowing them to absorb the flavors.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Gently press down on the soy curls to help them absorb the liquid evenly.
- 4
While the soy curls are marinating, prepare the breading by combining the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, nutritional yeast, and salt in a shallow dish.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the breading ingredients are well mixed to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- 5
Once marinated, remove the soy curls from the liquid, squeezing out any excess moisture gently. You want them damp but not dripping wet.
About 2 min
- 6
Working in batches, dredge the marinated soy curls in the breading mixture, pressing firmly to ensure an even and thick coating.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: A good coating is key for crispy strips. Don't be afraid to press the breading on.
- 7
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when a small piece of breading is dropped in.
- 8
Carefully place the breaded soy curls into the hot oil in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: Cook in batches if necessary to maintain even cooking and crispiness.
- 9
Transfer the cooked soy curl strips to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- 10
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Cook’s note: These are excellent with vegan ranch, BBQ sauce, or sweet chili sauce.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 501.1kcal
- Protein
- 15.4g
- Carbs
- 31.9g
- Fat
- 33.9g
- Fibre
- 4.7g
- Sugar
- 2.6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover soy curl crispy strips in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a preheated oven or air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 5-7 minutes until crispy again.
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