# Spicy Peanut Tofu Bowls

A vegetarian dish featuring crispy tofu and a spicy peanut sauce served over brown rice and sautéed vegetables.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Category: Lunch
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- extra firm tofu
- brown rice
- sesame oil
- olive oil
- Sriracha
- soy sauce
- garlic powder
- cornstarch
- natural peanut butter
- rice vinegar
- lime
- maple syrup
- ginger
- garlic
- warm water
- bell pepper
- green onion
- broccoli

## Instructions

1. Squeeze out excess liquid from the extra firm tofu. You can press it between two things, use a kitchen towel, or a tofu press.
2. Tear the tofu into pieces rather than cutting it into cubes, as this method is said to make it crispier.
3. Season the tofu with sesame oil, olive oil, Sriracha, soy sauce, garlic powder, and cornstarch.
4. Cook the seasoned tofu in an air fryer at 390 degrees for 10 minutes, then shake and assess if more cooking time is needed.
5. Prepare the spicy peanut sauce by combining natural peanut butter, soy sauce, Sriracha, sesame oil, garlic powder, rice vinegar, maple syrup (or brown sugar/other sweetener), ginger, and garlic.
6. Add some warm water to the sauce ingredients to help them blend.
7. Sauté the vegetables, including bell pepper, green onion, and broccoli, in a pan.
8. Pour a little peanut sauce over the cooked tofu and toss.
9. Assemble the bowls with brown rice as the base, then add the sautéed vegetables, crispy tofu, and additional green onion and Sriracha.

## Equipment

- air fryer
- pan

## Tips

- Squeeze out excess liquid from the tofu for crispier results; you can also use a tofu press or a makeshift press.
- Tear the tofu apart instead of cutting it into cubes for crispier texture.
- Cornstarch helps make the tofu even more crispy.
- Adjust cooking time for tofu in the air fryer as needed, checking and shaking every 10 minutes.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTBupTMF9/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/20c7699d-ddf5-4456-8ef7-288b67f5bb98
- Extracted: 2026-06-10

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