Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 16 ounces tempeh, cut into about 50 (1/4"-thick) strips

Instructions

1. Whisk oil, maple syrup, soy sauce, paprika, salt, cayenne, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Add tempeh and gently toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 4.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange tempeh in a single layer and bake, tossing and basting with marinade after 10 minutes, until tempeh is crispy, 30–33 minutes.
3. Tempeh bacon can be made 5 days ahead; wrap tightly and chill.