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Save yourself some money and calories and make this easy Air Fryer Chinese Noodles recipe rather than ordering a takeaway. Comforting noodles, crunchy vegetables and a simple soy sauce dressing. No oil is required, as it is all done in the amazing Tefal ActiFry - our new kitchen addition.
When we order a Chinese takeaway, Chinese noodles are a must! They go with everything and they are total comfort food. But, they are incredibly greasy and leave you feeling a bit "meh" for a few hours after.
But not any more! We have a healthy Chinese recipe for you and it still has all the comforting flavours you want from noodles. These are a little bit crispy, with plenty of soy flavour, but not dripping in oil and that's thanks to cooking them in the ActiFry.
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Why should you try it?
- Quicker and cheaper than your local takeout
- Simple vegan meal
- Low carb
- Only 166 calories per portion
What you will need
- 375g precooked Chinese noodles
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 225g carrots, peeled and cut into strips
- 150g button mushrooms, washed
- 150g soya beans, washed and soaked over night
- 1½ ActiFry spoons of vegetable stock powder diluted in 5 ActiFry spoons of water
- 4½ ActiFry spoons of soy sauce.
Step by step
One: Arrange the noodles at the back of the pan, on the side opposite the handle. Add the mushrooms on the handle side, then the soya beans on top. Add the carrots and onions. Finish with the stock and soy sauce.
Two: Close the lid, select Mode 7 (Wok) and set for 15 minutes.
Three: Serve in bowls.
Using an air fryer
We had a Tefal ActiFry a few years ago and I will be honest, all we made in it were chips! It makes the BEST chips without using a lot of oil and it's much quicker than oven baking them, but there is so much more you can do in this machine. The rotating paddle helps to get food perfectly crispy too!
When Tefal ActiFry got in touch about trying out their Genius XL, we were excited to try out lots of recipes in it to see just how versatile it is (although we did cook chips in it first). The ActiFry makes our lives just a little bit easier, and healthier, which is just what we want as a family.
From curries to stir fries, crispy vegetables to nuggets and even meatballs - there isn't much that you can't do in this machine. Although XL in the title would suggest that it is going to take up most of your kitchen, it doesn't.
It's big enough to cook a meal for 6, but doesn't take up too much room.
Tefal ActiFry 360° Event
To celebrate the awesome 360° cooking that ActiFry is known for, they are hosting an event on Exmouth Beach where diners will be served up a delicious dinner and dessert on a ferris wheel. This is the world's first ferris wheel restaurant and what a treat the diners are in for!
Airfryer noodles
In the run up to this, we are sharing with you one of the recipes that will be served in this sky high restaurant - Chinese noodles, and they couldn't be easier.
Once the initial chopping and prep is done, you just put the ingredients in the Genius XL bowl and set the machine to wok. 15 minutes later you have a comforting noodle dish.
There really is so much that you can cook in this machine and chances are your favourite meal can be made easier and healthier in it. Tefal ActiFry have a handy free app that is packed full of meal ideas and recipes. Check it out and get the most out of your ActiFry!
I am now passing the 360° cooking board on to Two Chubby Cubs, so head over there and see what delicious recipe they are going to create in their Tefal ActiFry!
Extra tips
- Make sure you soak the beans over night(or for at least 8-10 hours) before cooking this dish. The beans will still have some bite to them once cooked though.
- Make the dish vegan by using wholewheat noodles.
- If you have some leftover roast chicken, shred some in to this before serving.
- A drizzle of sriracha will add a kick of spice to these Chinese noodles.
- This makes 6 small portions, so if you are serving hungry people I would say it's more like 4 people.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Chinese Noodles
Ingredients
- 375 g Precooked Chinese noodles
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 225 g Carrots peeled and cut into strips
- 150 g Button mushrooms, washed
- 150 g Soya beans, washed and soaked over night
- 1.5 ActiFry spoons Vegetable stock powder diluted in 5 ActiFry spoons of water
- 4.5 ActiFry spoons Soy sauce
Instructions
- Arrange the noodles at the back of the pan, on the side opposite the handle. Add the mushrooms on the handle side, then the soya beans on top. Add the carrots and onions. Finish with the stock and soy sauce.
- Close the lid, select Mode 7 (Wok) and set for 15 minutes.
- Serve in bowls.
Notes
- Make sure you soak the beans over night(or for at least 8-10 hours) before cooking this dish. The beans will still have some bite to them once cooked though.
- Make the dish vegan by using wholewheat noodles.
- If you have some leftover roast chicken, shred some in to this before serving.
- A drizzle of sriracha will add a kick of spice to these Chinese noodles.
- This makes 6 small portions, so if you are serving hungry people I would say it's more like 4 people.
Terrance McDaniel
I wonder if this recipe would work as well in an air fryer without the paddle??
Demeter
I love this healthier twist on a classic! What a great tool to add to your kitchen!
Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites
A restaurant on a Ferris wheel? That's so crazy - I want to go haha! These noodles look delish and much easier to make on the ground, I'm guessing!
Ben Myhre
I looooove Chinese noodles! So much that I even make my own. It would be an interesting endeavor to try and cook my homemade ones in this fryer. Of coarse I want to experiment with all the kitchen tools.
Shashi at SavorySpin
So love that these noodles aren't dripping with oil - and so loved reading about the Tefal ActiFry and the variety of things you can use it for! I am so intrigued - I used to think I needed to get an Instant Pot, now you have me wanting a Tefal ActiFry instead! :)
Kavita Favelle
Had absolutely no idea you could do things like noodles in a Tefal Actifry! Totally not what I'd imagined! They look great and as you say, a better alternative to the often greasy takeaway ones. Great idea!
Tina
Could this be done the same way on the hob?
Alice Myers
I made these in my air fryer last night and they were lovely. Really simple, but still lots of flavour from the soy sauce. I would add more garlic next time and some fresh herbs.
Joanna
Do you know when the event on Exmouth beach will be taking place? I’ve looked everywhere online but can’t see anything about it - only each blogger mentioning it!
David
I too love the noodles from Chinese takeout! Looks like your homemade version is healthier and tastier!
Lisa | Garlic & Zest
Wait, it has a "wok" setting? That's too cool. I'm afraid the thought of these Chinese noodles is going to pester me all day -- definitely need to try!
Jacqueline Debono
Those noodles look delicious and I love the look of the Tefal Actifry. Sounds like a brilliant kitchen aid! Would love to try using one!
Maria
This does seem like a great homemade alternative to takeout for sure!