Thai Peanut Tofu with Stir-Fried Veggies

By: Instant Pot Culinary Team

Thai Peanut Tofu with Stir-Fried Veggies
cuisine icon Cuisine
Thai
cuisine icon Course
Course: Main Course
cuisine icon Difficulty
Difficulty: Easy
cuisine icon Duration
Total Time: 27 minutes
cuisine icon Diet
Vegetarian, Vegan-Adaptable
cuisine icon Cooking Technique
Air Fry
cuisine icon Keywords
Instant Pot Culinary Team, Peanut Butter, Tofu, Vegetables

prep icon Prep Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
cook icon Cook Time
Cook Time: 12 minutes

serving icon Servings
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
Instructions
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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