Air-Fried Spiralized Noodles (sweet potato pasta and zucchini noodles)
I like the idea of a vegetable noodle, but often times the reality doesn’t match the expectation. Sweet potato noodles are too stiff when raw, and when overcooked, they break apart, and pretty much just turn into hash browns. Zucchini has a similar condition when raw, but the moment you put a hot sauce on them they spit out a bunch of water, and turn your pasta into noodle soup. So, what’s a guy to do when he wants vegetable noodles, but he wants them to be a little bit more convincing and easy to work with? He throws them in the air-fryer, that’s what.
Air-frying gives your favorite vegetable noodles the perfect texture, as well as enough dehydration to not dilute your favorite sauces.
- 1 to 2 spiralizable vegetables: zucchini, squash, sweet potatoes...
Using a spiral slicer, cut your sweet potatoes or zucchini (or whatever vegetables you’re willing to try) into noodles. Add the noodles to your air fryer, set to about 350 degrees fahrenheit, and cook for about 5 minutes, tossing about every minute or so. The noodles may take more or less time, but the goal is to remove them when they are springy, and still al dente.
Remove from the air-fryer, and toss with your favorite sauce.
This is my favorite raw sauce. The walnuts give a real hearty flavor to the sauce, and the cashews help with the creaminess. It's so unctuous and decadent that you'll never know you're just eating raw nuts.
- ½ cup raw cashews, soaked
- ½ cup walnuts, soaked
- ½ to ¾ cup water
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Braggs Liquid Aminos or tamari
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic
Using a high-speed blender, blend until creamy. Toss with your favorite vegetable noodles.
Wow, great flavor! A hefty grind of pepper and BOOM!
Thanks! Everything needs a hefty grind of pepper, in my opinion.
Awesome video! I’m making them in my Ninja foodi tonight.
Thanks! Let me know how it turns out.
Sounds yummy but I am confused what does soaked mean after the nut ingredients.?
Soaking nuts helps them to blend into a creamier consistency. For a quick soak, just soak your nuts in boiling hot water for about 10 minutes. If you have more time, cover your nuts with water, and allow them to soak in the refrigerator for about 8 hours.
I love your recipes. Your are a true innovator. Keep up the GOOD WORK!!!
I appreciate the love! Thank you.