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Thai Peanut Tofu with Stir-Fried Veggies

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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4 Servings

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

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Difficulty: Easy

Thai Peanut Tofu with Stir-Fried Veggies
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: prep time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: cook time: 12 minutes

Total Time: Total Time: 27 minutes

Cooking Technique: Air Fry

Cuisine: Thai

Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 block (14 oz.) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 5 tbsp. soy sauce, divided
  • 3 tbsp. sesame oil, divided
  • 2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp. garlic powder, divided
  • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • 1 tbsp. sriracha
  • 1 tsp. grated ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas
  • 1 medium carrot, cut into coins
  • 1 small zucchini, large dice
  • ¼ cup chopped peanuts

Crispy, golden tofu meets a luscious Thai peanut sauce in this flavor-packed dish! Air-fried to perfection, the tofu is coated in a rich, nutty sauce and paired with a vibrant mix of bell peppers, sugar snap peas, zucchini, and carrots. A sprinkle of peanuts adds the perfect crunch—no rice or noodles needed!

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a bowl, toss tofu with cornstarch, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoons sesame oil, ground ginger, and 2 teaspoons garlic powder until evenly coated.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F / 200°C. Arrange tofu in a single layer in the basket. Air fry for 12 minutes until crispy and golden.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, grated ginger, and grated garlic until smooth.
  4. Toss bell peppers, sugar snap peas, carrot, and zucchini with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Spread in the air fryer basket and Air Fry at 400°F / 200°C for 12 minutes, shaking halfway.
  5. Toss the crispy tofu with half the peanut sauce. Plate alongside the roasted veggies and garnish with chopped peanuts. Serve with the remaining peanut sauce.

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

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