Quick Crispy Ramen Noodle Stir Fry
A quick and easy homemade dinner featuring crispy ramen noodles stir-fried with fresh veggies and a tangy, savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and crowd-pleasing meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packets instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning or save for another use)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (can substitute with peanut or canola oil)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use low sodium for a lighter touch)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced thinly
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
- 1 small bell pepper, thinly sliced (red or yellow)
- ½ cup snow peas or snap peas, trimmed
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Open the ramen packets and carefully break the dry noodles into bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch chunks). Set aside.
- Wash and slice the carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and trim the peas. Keep them ready to go.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey (or brown sugar), rice vinegar, and chili flakes if using.
- Warm 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 2 minutes).
- Add the broken ramen noodles in a single layer. Let them fry untouched for about 2-3 minutes until the bottom turns golden brown and crispy. Flip sections gently and continue frying for another 2 minutes until noodles are evenly crisped.
- Toss in the carrots, bell pepper, snow peas, and half the green onions. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until veggies are just tender but still crisp.
- Drizzle the sauce mixture over the noodles and veggies. Toss quickly to combine and evenly coat everything. Cook for another minute.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle the remaining green onions on top and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not boil the noodles before frying to maintain crispiness. Use enough oil to coat the pan well and keep heat at medium-high to avoid burning. Toss sauce quickly at the end to keep noodles crispy. For gluten-free, use gluten-free ramen or rice noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 8
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