Spicy Peanut Tofu
Crispy air-fried tofu tossed in a spicy, nutty sauce with roasted peanuts—this Spicy Peanut Tofu recipe is a bold, restaurant-style vegan stir fry you can make at home in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Air Fry Tofu
- 16 oz Extra Firm Tofu
- 1½ tsp Salt
- 1½ tsp Black Pepper
- 1½ tsp Gochugaru
- 2 tbsp Corn Starch
- Avocado oil Spray
- Water Spray
Sauce Mix
- 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 4 tbsp Vegetarian Hoisin Sauce
- 2 tbsp Vegan Oyster Sauce
- 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Black Vinegar
- 4 tbsp water
- ½ tbsp Corn Starch
- 1.5 tsp Black Pepper optional
For Stir-Fry
- 2 Dried Red Chilies Whole
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
- 1.5 Cups Onion cubed
- 1 Green Bell Pepper cubed
- 1 Red Bell Pepper cubed
- ¼ Cup Peanuts Roasted
Instructions
Air Fry Tofu
- Press the tofu for 20 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Corn starch, salt, gochugaru, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix until even.
- Cut the tofu into bite sized pieces, and transfer the tofu pieces to the mixing bowl.
- Gently toss the tofu to coat evenly with the dry ingredients.
- Spray the tofu pieces with cooking oil and a little water to form a light batter. Gently tossing to prevent breaking.
- Transfer the tofu pieces to a parchment lined air fryer tray and air fry for 15-20 minutes at 375-425 F until golden brown.
Stir Fry Sauce
- Combine all the ingredients to a bowl, and whisk until evenly combined.
Spicy Peanut Stir Fry
- In a wok over medium low heat, add the unroasted peanuts, and continuously stir until lightly golden. Then remove and set aside to cool.
- In a wok over medium low heat, add 2 tbsp cooking oil, and allow it to heat up.
- Add red dried chilies to the oil, and cook for 30-45 seconds until smoky aroma wafts from the wok.
- Add white parts of the green onion, and the large onion pieces. Stir continuously and allow the onions to soften. Should take 30-60 seconds.
- Add the chopped bell peppers to the wok, and increase the heat to medium. Continuously stir to allow the moisture released from the veggies to evaporate, and the vegetables to brown arounds the edges.
- Lower the heat to simmer, and add the air fried tofu pieces, and pour the stir fry sauce over the tofu and the veggies.
- Stir to allow the tofu pieces to absorb a little bit of the sauce, and increase the heat to medium low. Stir all the ingredients, and allow the sauce to thicken to a desired consistency.
- Lower the heat to simmer, and add roasted peanuts and a garnish of green onions.
- Serve with a side of rice or noodles and enjoy!
Notes
- Press the tofu for at least 15–20 minutes before cooking to remove excess moisture.
- Toasting peanuts before adding them to the stir fry deepens their flavor.
- If you love extra sauce, double the sauce ingredients—perfect for drizzling over rice.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 310kcal
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