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Baked Crispy Tofu & Peanut Sauce Stir Fry

Last updated on September 2, 2020. Originally published September 21, 2017 25 Comments

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Baked Crispy Tofu & Peanut Sauce Stir Fry. An easy, healthy dinner recipe that’s gluten-free, dairy-free & vegan-friendly!

Overhead view of Baked Crispy Tofu & Peanut Sauce Stir Fry in a baking pan

Who else loves Asian food?! {hand in the air}!

I could live on stir fry, lettuce wraps, fried rice and crispy tofu without even batting an eye. I never get tired of Asian-inspired dishes loaded with veggies cooked in bold sauces, like this Baked Crispy Tofu & Peanut Sauce Stir Fry! This recipe will make all of your dinner dreams come true!

Homemade Peanut Sauce

Oh and let’s talk about peanut sauce. It’s no surprise that one of my favorite Asian sauces has peanut butter in it right?! šŸ˜‰ Coconut milk makes this particular variety lusciously creamy, while hoisin sauce makes it irresistibly flavorful and slightly sweet!

Overhead view of the ingredients in Baked Crispy Tofu & Peanut Sauce Stir Fry

This Baked Crispy Tofu recipe is easy to make, and even easier to eat! šŸ˜‰ It has just a few ingredients and packs a huge flavor punch. It’s also good for you! You won’t find any dairy, gluten or refined sugar in this Baked Crispy Tofu & Peanut Sauce Stir Fry, it’s even vegan-friendly!

Overhead view of a baking pan of Baked Crispy Tofu & Peanut Sauce Stir Fry

How to make Baked Crispy Tofu & Peanut Sauce Stir Fry

Why Make Stir Fry in the oven?

Well for two reasons,

  1. There will be no oil & sauce splashing from your wok all over your stove! {Or yourself}! i.e. less mess to clean up!
  2. Roasting the tofu and veggies in the oven creates a crispy texture that is SO delicious!

How do you make Crispy Tofu

I love eating tofu but it has to be crispy. When we go out I order it “well done.” That’s why, in this Baked Crispy Tofu & Peanut Sauce Stir Fry recipe, the tofu is roasted alone before the rest of the vegetables and sauce are added to the pan.

To keep everything extra-crispy {do you sense a theme in this recipe?! I wonder how many times I can use the word crispy in one post. Let’s see}, wait to add the sauce until the veggies & tofu are golden-brown. By tossing it in during the last 10 minutes of baking, the peanut sauce has time to thicken up just enough to coat all the ingredients beautifully without making them soggy.

Front view of peanut sauce being poured onto Baked Crispy Tofu & Peanut Sauce Stir Fry

Baked Crispy Tofu & Peanut Sauce Stir Fry: Ingredients & Substitutions

All right folks, as always this dish is best as written! But here are a few potential substitutions!

  • Veggies. I used our three favorite stir-fry veggies in this recipe! You can change it up to suit your tastes! Other recommendations: baby corn, snap peas, carrots, mushrooms, etc.
  • Coconut milk. If you don’t have coconut milk water can be used instead. However, the coconut milk gives the sauce a rich and creamy texture that is SO good! If you are wondering what to do with the extra coconut milk…try this recipe {or this one}!
  • Sesame oil. Really, any oil can be used here. However, sesame oil has such an amazingly bold and rich taste that I don’t recommend skipping it. If you have to, peanut oil would be my second choice!
  • Honey. To keep this recipe vegan use pure maple syrup, or another liquid sweetener of your choice!
  • I beg you not to omit the hoisin sauce! It is my all-time favorite Asian condiment. Please go buy some, use it in everything, and thank me later! {here’s a link to my favorite brand}!

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Baked Crispy Tofu & Peanut Sauce Stir Fry

Baked Crispy Tofu & Peanut Sauce Stir Fry. An easy, healthy dinner recipe that's gluten-free, dairy-free & vegan-friendly! 
Course Main Course
Cuisine asian
Keyword crispy tofu, tofu peanut sauce, tofu recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 217.9kcal
Author Laura

Ingredients

  • 1 14 oz package extra firm tofu, cut into Ā½ā€ cubes
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp powdered ginger
  • 1 green pepper cut in 1" strips
  • 1 red pepper cut in 1" strips
  • 2 cups broccoli chopped into small pieces
  • 3 TBS olive oil divided
  • ¼- ½ tsp garlic salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Peanut sauce:

  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 TBS soy sauce
  • 2 TBS hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup coconut milk
  • 1 TBS rice vinegar
  • ½ TBS sesame oil
  • 1 TBS honey use pure maple syrup for a vegan option
  • ¼ tsp powdered ginger
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet. Set aside.

Make peanut sauce:

  • In a small bowl whisk together sauce ingredients until smooth. If your peanut butter is more solid, microwave for 30 seconds to melt it. Set aside.

Tofu and Veggies:

  • Mix together garlic powder,  garlic salt, black pepper onion powder and ginger, set aside.
  • Put the tofu in a large bowl. Add 1 TBS olive oil and stir until all the pieces are coated.
  • Add spice mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
  • Spread tofu evenly on greased pan and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • Stir and bake 10 minutes more.
  • While tofu is baking, put the veggies in a large bowl and toss with remaining olive oil.
  • After tofu has baked for a total of 20 minutes, add veggies to the pan and place it back in the oven for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes, stir and add ¼ cup of the peanut sauce to the pan. Stir until the veggies/tofu are evenly coated.
  • Bake for 10 more minutes, or until the peanut sauce coats the veggies/tofu, stirring halfway through.
  • Remove from oven and serve warm with remaining peanut sauce.
  • Suggestions: serve with rice or noodles!

Nutrition

Calories: 217.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.5g | Protein: 9.1g | Fat: 16.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8.8g | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 7.2g | Vitamin A: 2025IU | Vitamin C: 125.7mg | Calcium: 393mg | Iron: 2mg

More Asian Recipes: 

  • Asian chicken  lettuce wraps are an all-time favorite.
  • We make this Asian quinoa salad ALL the time!
  • My kids love these sweet and sour meatballs!
  • This cashew chicken stir fry is my go-to dinner on busy weeknights. 
  • Thai slow cooker ground turkey is SO delicious!
  • I love this slow cooker teriyaki chicken 

Front view of a baking sheet with Baked Crispy Tofu & Peanut Sauce Stir Fry

Question: What’s your favorite Asian-inspired dish!? 

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  1. Leni

    October 21, 2020 at 5:47 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious! The tofu was crispy, as promised, and the peanut sauce delicious! My only addition was some red pepper flakes to the peanut sauce, added early enough so they’d have time to release some spice into the oils before pouring over.

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  2. Connie

    June 3, 2020 at 4:33 pm

    5 stars
    I made this tonight for dinner – I have been looking for a crispy tofu, not fried, and this is perfect. I did press the extra firm tofu for about 30 minutes in my tofu press. I used fresh, grated ginger instead of powdered and did not use garlic salt, just salt as it seemed there was enough garlic already in the recipe. I combined the spices and oil and then tossed the tofu in it. I used carrots with the broccoli. For the sauce I used Amionos (to cut the salt content) and grated fresh ginger again – the sauce was very good – could use a little heat so next time I will add some red pepper flakes. I served this over soba noodles and my husband loved it as did I!!

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  3. Cindy

    March 15, 2020 at 1:48 pm

    5 stars
    I made this week and it was delicious. I didn’t have hoisin sauce so I just omitted it and I used two baking sheets as my sheet wouldn’t fit both tofu and veggies but I combined onto one once, the veggies had cooked a bit before adding the peanut sauce. I served it over some soba noodles. I am not a big fan of tofu when it has a soft consistency but this recipe was great. I didn’t get my tofu quite crispy but it had a nice crust and wasn’t soft at all.

    Reply
  4. Colleen

    March 12, 2020 at 4:15 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe! So versatile, as you can just use whate wr veggies are in the fridge. So tasty too, and quick to make.

    Reply
  5. Megan

    June 17, 2019 at 12:38 am

    Any recommendations on what to sub the hoisen for? (For wheat/gluten allergy)

    Reply
    • Laura

      June 17, 2019 at 7:21 am

      There is gluten-free hoisin sauce (click here) out there!

      Reply
  6. Veronica Bieber

    November 13, 2018 at 3:37 pm

    5 stars
    This is a great recipe and in my regular dinner rotation! It’s perfect for busy weekend nights with an active toddler, and my husband adores the peanut sauce.

    Reply
  7. Jackie

    October 31, 2018 at 4:01 pm

    Garlic salt and black pepper are listed in the ingredients, but it never says where to use them.

    Reply
    • Laura

      November 1, 2018 at 2:40 pm

      I will fix that! Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Karman | The Nutrition Adventure

    October 3, 2017 at 2:34 pm

    Love peanut sauces and I can’t believe I’ve never tried it with coconut milk! Yum!

    Reply
  9. Eri

    September 25, 2017 at 1:46 pm

    I’m curious about the pan you have. May I ask where you get it?

    Reply
    • Laura

      September 26, 2017 at 7:15 am

      Of course! It’s a vintage Ovenex baking pan with the starburst pattern. I find them at antique stores or on etsy! Just search “ovenex starburst”

      Reply
      • Eri

        September 26, 2017 at 7:30 am

        Thank you so much! I’ll check it out!

        Reply
  10. Alisa Fleming

    September 22, 2017 at 11:08 am

    5 stars
    I pinned this one to try later – absolutely LOVE the concept and the flavors. Plus, we do tofu for lunch a lot and I need some new ideas.

    Reply
  11. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner

    September 22, 2017 at 6:26 am

    These are my favorite types of meals. I like your idea to add in some coconut milk into the peanut sauce I will have to try that. I’d love to have you link for for meatless Monday next week too on my site too

    Reply
  12. Liz

    September 22, 2017 at 5:58 am

    Laura, I am in LOVE with both this recipe and these photos! Perfect weeknight dinner!

    Reply
  13. Sonali- The Foodie Physician

    September 21, 2017 at 8:48 pm

    Yum! The tofu looks so nice and crispy! And the peanut sauce sounds crazy good!

    Reply
  14. Sara

    September 21, 2017 at 8:20 pm

    I just love, love, love the looks of this! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  15. Jessica @Small Bites by Jessica

    September 21, 2017 at 4:10 pm

    Looks like such a quick and easy meal to make for the week. Love it!

    Reply
  16. Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A.

    September 21, 2017 at 12:53 pm

    This sounds amazing! I could put peanut sauce on everything!

    I have all the ingredients for this so I’m going to try it tonight – thanks!!

    Reply
  17. Deryn | Running on Real Food

    September 21, 2017 at 11:04 am

    This looks so good! Totally agree on the crispy tofu. I usually use a pan too, or dry-fry it on the stovetop. Yours looks really nice and crispy, I’ll have to try you method!! And anything with peanut sauce, I’m in!!

    Reply
  18. E

    September 21, 2017 at 10:07 am

    I don’t know what I love more, the crispy tofu or the peanut sauce! And I love that it is made on a sheet pan, easy to make and easy to clean!

    Reply
  19. Ginger Hultin

    September 21, 2017 at 9:21 am

    Your tofu looks so crispy and delicious – YUM

    Reply
  20. Ana Alarcon

    September 21, 2017 at 8:36 am

    5 stars
    I am cooking this tonight, it looks so good and all about PB anything :p

    Reply
  21. Christine - Jar Of Lemons

    September 21, 2017 at 8:25 am

    Love easy sheet pan dinners like this one! Looks so delicious. And that SAUCE! Yum!

    Reply

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