Easy Stir Fry Sauce Recipes
Stir-fries are fabulous dinners and make pulling a meal together in minutes a breeze. These easy Stir-Fry Sauce Recipes are made with only a few simple ingredients and can be whipped up in about 5 minutes. Add to your favorite stir-fried veggies to create vibrant flavor!
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It’s time to kick dinner up a notch with some of these delicious oil-free vegan sauces that will make those stir-fries and other dishes really pop!
Homemade stir-fries
I love making stir-fries for dinner. It gives me a chance to use up some of those veggies in the refrigerator that I’ve been meaning to find a recipe for.
The great thing about stir-fries is that they are so versatile and you can use so many different vegetables. Adding noodles or rice makes them even more filling and hearty.
How to make easy stir fry sauce
Stir fry sauces are one of the simplest things you’ll ever make. Seriously!
Most of the time, all you have to do is combine a handful of ingredients in a bowl with a little thickener such as cornstarch, flour, or arrowroot powder. Then add to a pan with your sauteed veggies and allow it to thicken on the heat.
Tips for stir-fry sauces
- Storing- Stir-fry sauces will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week in an airtight container.
- Freezing- They even freeze well if you want to make a big batch to have ready to add to any dish or even use as a dip.
- More sauces- If you are looking for some great stir fry inspiration, check out my Stir Fry Vegetable Page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Oil-free stir-fry sauces can be just as flavorful—sometimes even more so—because they rely on bold ingredients like tamari, garlic, ginger, nut or seed butters, vinegars, citrus, and natural sweeteners like maple syrup or dates. The key is balancing sweet, salty, tangy, and umami flavors.
Cornstarch, arrowroot powder, or blended oats or cooked beans work great for thickening. Just mix your thickener with a little water to make a slurry before adding it to your sauce, and cook until it thickens.
Yes! Most oil-free sauces can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5–7 days in an airtight container. Give it a good shake or stir before using, as natural separation may occur.
Definitely! For soy-free, use coconut aminos or a homemade broth-based alternative. For gluten-free, stick to tamari (which is gluten-free) or coconut aminos. Always check labels to make sure they meet your dietary needs.
More Oil-Free Stir-Fry Sauces
Easy Stir Fry Sauce Recipes
These are some of my favorite easy stir fry sauces that will make an unbelievably delicious dinner come together in minutes! Click on each of the photos, recipe titles, or 'Get the Recipe' buttons to see full recipes with ingredients, measurements, instructions, and a print button.
Sweet and sticky homemade Teriyaki Sauce is absolutely delicious when used in stir fry recipes or even as a marinade. It only requires a few ingredients and can be ready in minutes!
I use this Asian sauce with a lot of dishes including as a dip, topping for pasta, Asian Green Beans, a marinade for grilling, and much more.
This is one of the easiest stir fry sauce recipes you'll ever make. It is kind of like an all-purpose sauce that is delicious on stir-fries and even used as a dip.
This sweet ginger sesame sauce has so many uses. I like to use it in stir-fries and even to just season a bowl of rice. It can even be used as a dipping sauce or marinade. More recently, I found out it makes a great salad dressing as well.
Sweet and Sour Sauce is so versatile and easy to make with only a few ingredients. It’s perfect for livening up recipes and using as a dipping sauce. It also happens to be vegan, oil-free, and gluten-free.
Used as a sauce over noodles, dipping sauce with wraps, or as a salad dressing, this simple creamy peanut sauce can be made low-fat by using PB2 or with natural peanut butter.
This easy Tahini Dressing recipe takes less than 5-minutes to make with only a handful of ingredients. It's delicious on pasta, salad, veggie bowls, falafels, and more!
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