Air Fryer Chili Soya Chunks | High Protein Vegan Chili Soya Chunks Recipe

29 Jul Air Fryer Chili Soya Chunks | High Protein Vegan Chili Soya Chunks Recipe

Last Updated on July 29, 2026 by blessmyfoodbypayal

Air Fryer Chili soya chunks | High Protein Vegan chili soya chunks recipe with step wise pictorial and video method. 

Vegan and gluten free 

Air Fried Crispy Soya Chunks alongwith onion and capsicum, tossed in delish sauces, makes a mouthwatering snack/appetizer named Chili Soya Chunks. 

If you ask any non vegetarian that why he eats meat, the reply would be very simple, “…because of Protein.“

Yes, in today’s time, people are looking for protein-rich meals, but vegetarians and vegans often struggle to find affordable, high-protein options.

But today, we are going to crack the myth that it is only a non vegetarian food which is high in protein. 

Although paneer, tofu, lentils, beans, seitan, quinoa and many more vegan and vegetarian ingredients which are rich in protein, but Soya Chunks, the star ingredients of this recipe is over and above all.

This is a matter of real astonishment that Soya Chunks have around 52 g protein per 100 grams. 

Appreciate doesn’t end here. Soya chunks have about 345 kcal per 100 g (dry). They are rich in iron, good source of calcium, contains dietary fiber, naturally low in saturated fat and cholesterol-free because it is vegan.

So amongst all the plant based ingredients, soya chunks are the one with the highest amount of protein.

Besides protein and other benefits, this restaurant style chilli soya chunks recipe is such an easy task. Really, the recipe is so basic and quick that even a beginner can make it perfectly.

And what to say about the taste of gluten free chilli soya chunks recipe…it is par excellent. Crispy exterior coated with mouthwatering sauces and crunch of capsicum and onion…..o my God… This Indo Chinese chilli soya chunks recipe is truly a winner in every sence. 

Although this dry chilli soya chunks recipe is perfect as an appetizer or snack, but you would love to have it with veg fried rice (enhance the gravy a bit) or noodles. 

Where the prime ingredient and the recipe is so healthy on one hand, Air Fryer is the another device which is adding more goodness to this crispy chilli soya chunks recipe. No deep frying was done, all thanks to Air Fryer, which called for very little oil in comparison to deep frying.

step wise pictorial recipe of Air Fryer Chili Soya Chunks | High Protein Vegan Chili Soya Chunks Recipe

SOAKING OF SOYA CHUNKS 

Take soya chunks in a bowl and add salt and boiling water.

Cover and let soya chunks soften for 5-10 minutes.

Thereafter take them out of hot water and let them cool so that they can be touched.

Squeeze them well.

Place in a bowl.

AIR FRYING SOYA CHUNKS

Add salt, pepper powder, cornstarch and oil. Skip oil if you are deep frying them. 

Mix them well.

Put the soya chunks in Air Fryer basket.

Air fry @200 degree C for 20 minutes or until they turn brown and crisp. Shake the basket mid way.

Take the basket out and keep aside.

MAKING OF CHILI SOYA CHUNKS

Heat oil in a pan.

Add garlic.

Saute it util slightly brown.

Add capsicum and onion squares.

Also add salt.

Saute on high heat for 2-3 minutes but make sure onion and capsicum shouldn’t loose their crunch.

Add vinegar, red or green chili sauce, soy sauce and tomato ketchup.

Cook for couple of seconds.

Add air fried soya chunks.

Also add cornflour slurry and corinader leaves or spring onion greens.

Mix everything so well so that sauces get coated on soya chunks.

Its ready. Enjoy hot after garnishing with white sesame seeds.

NOTES

1. As already mentioned, no need to add oil in soya chunks if going to deep fry them.
2. In place of cornstarch, you can use all purpose flour as well.
3. If Air frying, soya chunks will visible white in colour due to the corn flour coating. But if you see deeply, they turn actually brown.
4. Spring onion is the integral part of such recipes but as we are making it in summers, spring onion was not available.

Air Fryer Chili Soya Chunks | High Protein Vegan Chili Soya Chunks Recipe – Recipe Card

Air Fryer Chili soya chunks | High Protein Vegan chili soya chunks recipe

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Air Fryer Chili Soya Chunks deliver bold flavors with less oil, making this protein-rich snack or appetizer both delicious and satisfying.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Indo - Chinese

Servings 3

Ingredients

  

1 cup = 250 ml

FOR SOAKING SOYA CHUNKS

• 2 cup - 60 gram Soya chunks
• 1 tsp salt
• Boiling water as needed

FOR FRYING SOYA CHUNKS

• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/4 cup cornstarch / corn flour

FOR COOKING SOYA CHUNKS

• 1 medium capsicum (cut into squares)
• 1 onion (cut into squares)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp garlic (chopped)
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (gluten free)
• 1 tbsp red or green chili sauce
• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 cup cornstarch slurry (mix of 1/4 cup water + 2 tbsp cornstarch)
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves or spring onion greens
• White sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

 

SOAKING OF SOYA CHUNKS

• Take soya chunks in a bowl and add salt and boiling water.
• Cover and let soya chunks soften for 5-10 minutes.
• Thereafter take them out of hot water and let them cool so that they can be touched.
• Squeeze them well.
• Place in a bowl.

FRYING SOYA CHUNKS

• Add salt, pepper powder, cornstarch and oil. Skip oil if you are deep frying them.
• Mix them well.
• Put the soya chunks in Air Fryer basket.
• Air fry @200 degree C for 20 minutes or until they turn brown and crisp. Shake the basket mid way.
• Take the basket out and keep aside.

MAKING OF CHILI SOYA CHUNKS

• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add garlic.
• Saute it util slightly brown.
• Add capsicum and onion squares.
• Also add salt.
• Saute on high heat for 2-3 minutes but make sure onion and capsicum shouldn't loose their crunch.
• Add vinegar, red or green chili sauce, soy sauce and tomato ketchup.
• Cook for couple of seconds.
• Add air fried soya chunks.
• Also add cornflour slurry and corinader leaves or spring onion greens.
• Mix everything so well so that sauces get coated on soya chunks.
• Its ready. Enjoy hot after garnishing with white sesame seeds.

Video

Notes

1. As already mentioned, no need to add oil in soya chunks if going to deep fry them.
2. In place of cornstarch, you can use all purpose flour as well.
3. If Air frying, soya chunks will visible white in colour due to the corn flour coating. But if you see deeply, they turn actually brown.
4. Spring onion is the integral part of such recipes but as we are making it in summers, spring onion was not available.

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