Cashew Tofu Stir Fry

This cashew tofu stir fry is buzzing with flavour, crispy tofu, roasted sweet potato, cashews, and tossed with a simple soy stir-fry sauce. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner or meal prep.

As always, my tofu cashew stir fry is vegan, but it is also naturally gluten-free and relatively low-carb when served with cauliflower rice.

Inspired by this cashew tofu, keep reading to learn how to make the best cashew tofu stir fry!

Ingredients for tofu cashew stir fry

The ingredients you’ll need for this tofu with cashews dish are the following:

• Sweet potato: I keep the skin on my sweet potatoes for added fibre and nutrients.
• Tofu: Use extra-firm, pressed and drained tofu in this cashew tofu stir fry.
• Cashews: Use unsalted and roasted (not raw) cashews here for best flavour.
• Cauliflower rice (or any other base, like quinoa, white rice, brown rice, naan)
• Sauce: soy sauce, olive oil, maple syrup, garlic powder.
• Toppings: I use green onion for a pop of colour and garnish. Hot sauce is also great.

How to make cashew tofu

1. Chop sweet potato and tofu into cubes.
2. Make the sauce and coat the tofu. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic powder, and olive oil and add tofu to the bowl. Toss to coat.
3. Bake or airfry the sweet potato and tofu. Cook until the potatoes are tender and the tofu is crispy. (about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway).
4. Meanwhile, heat cauliflower rice in the microwave in a bowl.
5. Serve. Divide all between 3 bowls. Add ½ tbsp hot sauce per bowl. Top with green onions if desired.

Vegan air fryer tofu

Crispy, golden brown, and hot tofu has never been easier to make thanks to the air fryer. The texture is so good you guys.

For this recipe, you can either cook your tofu in the oven or in the airfryer.

The great thing about vegan air fryer tofu is how flexible it is. You can add it to buddha bowls, salads, stir frys, and more.

If you want more vegan air fryer tofu recipes, please let me know!

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