Cut tempeh into approximately 1.5cm strips
Mix all the marinate ingredients in a shallow container, add tempeh strips and coat all sides. Allow to marinate for at least an hour, stir & recoat in between.
Mix binding ingredients in another bowl, let it sit for approx 10 mins until it forms gel like consistency
In the mean time, mix all coating ingredients together in a separate bowl
Dip marinated tempeh first in the binding mixture, then to the final panko coating mixture. Make sure all sides are covered well. Transfer to air fryer tray (or baking tray lined with oiled baking paper). Repeat for all strips.
If using air fryer function at 200C, fry each side for approx 10 mins or until golden.
If using oven, pre-heat to 180C, bake for 25 minutes, gently turning half way through
Serve while hot as is or with preferred dipping sauce (mustard, mayo, tomato/chilli sauce, etc)