Crispy Peanut Tofu with Squash Noodles (Air Fryer)

Name: Crispy Peanut Tofu with Squash Noodles (Air Fryer)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons powdered peanut butter (I like PB2); 1 clove garlic (small, finely grated); 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste; 1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce); 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese cooking wine; 14 ounces extra firm tofu (drained, pressed and diced into cubes); 2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (optional); olive oil spray; 2 medium yellow squash (spiralized); 2 medium zucchinis (spiralized); 6 to 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms (stems removed and caps sliced); 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for serving); cilantro (chopped, for serving); 2 green onions (sliced, for serving); sambal oelek (for serving); lime wedges (for serving); sesame seeds (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

In this Crispy Air Fryer Tofu with Peanut Sauce recipe, tofu and shiitake mushrooms are air fried until crisp, drizzled with a simple sesame peanut sauce and served with squash noodles for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

Updated at: Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:30:13 GMT