Peanut Tofu Noodles with Veggies
Creamy peanut tofu noodles tossed with crispy air fryer tofu and veggies. This easy peanut noodle recipe is packed with flavor, ready fast, and perfect for weeknights!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the air fryer tofu
- 2 14–16 oz blocks super-firm tofu, torn into chunks
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
For the peanut sauce
- ⅓ cup natural creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- ½ tablespoon fresh ginger grated (or ½ teaspoon ground ginger)
- ½ cup warm water to thin as needed
For the noodles & veggies
- 1 pound pasta of choice I love the Trader Joe's Thai Wheat noodles for this but spaghetti also works well
- 12 oz bag Trader Joe’s Ready Veggies or other mixed veggies
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil optional, for sautéing veggies
Optional for serving
- sliced green onion
- sesame seeds
- chili crisp or sriracha
Instructions
Make the air fryer tofu
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, toss the cubed tofu with olive oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly coated.
- Arrange tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 13–15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy on the edges. Set aside.
Make the peanut sauce
- In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Slowly whisk in warm water until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
Cook the noodles + vegetables
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and toss with the peanut sauce.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the veggies (and 1 tablespoon oil if needed).
- Cook for 4–6 minutes, stirring often, until heated through and slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the veggies and toss to combine.
- Serve with the crispy air fryer tofu topped with green onions, sesame seeds, and chili crisp if desired.
Notes
Other ways to cook the tofu:
For 4 people, I like to use 2 blocks of tofu for a higher protein meal. That being said, 1 block of tofu also works well for 4 people!
Nutrition
Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 2006mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6992IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 3mg
