15 Speedy Stir-Fry Recipes to Make for a Delicious Dinner

Sesame-Ginger Beef Stir-Fry

If a classic beef and broccoli stir-fry is what you're in the mood for, this recipe is for you. Take this dish to the next level by stirring in red peppers, onions, and plenty of zesty spices.

Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Stir-Fry

When we think of stir-fry, we don't usually picture okra or Cajun seasoning in the mix, but that's exactly what makes this dish uniquely delicious. Spicy shrimp and sausage help turn this stir-fry recipe into a meal straight from the bayou.

Pineapple-Chicken Meatball Stir-Fry

This dish goes from ingredients in your fridge to a meal on your table in just 15 minutes, making it one of the speediest stir-fry recipes on our list. A double dose of pineapple gives this nontraditional dish a taste of tropical flavor.

Crispy Tofu "Stir-Fry"

Fried tofu is a great way to develop a meat-like texture on the veggie protein. If you don't want to use a lot of oil, try this tofu stir-fry recipe that's made in the air-fryer. The simple stir-fry sauce provides umami with a lightly sweet finish thanks to honey. Try pressing the tofu first to allow it to get really nice and crispy.

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Japchae (Korean Stir-Fried Glass Noodles)

This stir-fry recipe is a classic Korean dish. The key ingredient is cellophane noodles, which are made from sweet potato starch. The noodles start out looking gray in appearance but turn translucent when cooked. Here we kept things vegan by tossing the stir-fry noodles with shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and green onions.

Snappy Chicken Stir-Fry

This recipe is considered snappy for a reason. This simple chicken and rice dish can be on your plate in just 20 minutes. And unlike some stir-fry recipes, there's no long list of ingredients to gather—seven is all you need.

Garden Stir-Fry

Here's a clean-out-the-fridge stir-fry recipe to keep on hand when you've got a lot of veggies that need to be used. It calls for a 6-cup combo of both firm and tender vegetables to stir-fry with chicken before getting tossed in our homemade stir-fry sauce. Enjoy with hot cooked rice for a delicious, easy 30-minute meal.

Mediterranean Chicken-Pomegranate Stir-Fry

Your stir-fry dinner goes Mediterranean when you add the spice trio of cumin, coriander, and paprika. To give this chicken stir-fry even more flair, we mixed in a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds with the carrots and onions.

Chicken with Apple-Vegetable Slaw Stir-Fry

Juicy chicken thighs combine with apples and veggies in this easy stir-fry recipe. The zippy sauce contains a blend of apple cider vinegar, Dijon-style mustard, and brown sugar that will have you swooning over every bite. For a healthier take, serve over roasted sweet potato slices instead of rice.

Coconut "Laksa" Noodles

We turned a Malayasian curry dish into a stir-fried noodle recipe that you will seriously make on repeat. Tofu and shrimp combine in a spicy base that gets a nice creamy texture from canned coconut milk. Look for laksa paste (a blend of citrus, chilies, spices, and shrimp) at your local Asian market.

Pear and Pork Stir-Fry

Unlike most stir-fry recipes, this dish brings a helping of fruit and veggies to your plate. Pear slices and chopped radicchio are glazed in soy sauce, honey, and crushed red pepper in this speedy 30-minute meal.

Spicy Scallop-Pineapple Stir-Fry

Quick-cooking scallops keep the total cook time in this stir-fry recipe to just 20 minutes. The kick of heat in this spicy stir-fry comes from sambal oelek, a chili paste popular in Southeast Asian cuisine. Use just a little to start and add to taste if you're not sure about the heat level.

Mango-Chili Chicken Stir-Fry

Take your taste buds on a tropical vacation when you serve chicken stir-fried with mango chutney, fresh ginger, and chili garlic sauce. Serving with fresh mango on top also brings sunny images to this quick and easy stir-fry recipe.

Pad Thai Stir-Fry

No need for takeout when you can make these classic stir-fried noodles in 25 minutes. The delicious pad thai sauce features a flavor bomb blend of chili sauce, tamarind paste, fish sauce (use soy sauce to keep it vegetarian-friendly!), and lime juice. Add your favorite meat or plant-based protein to make it a filling dinner.

Pork, Ginger, and Delicata Stir-Fry

If you ask us, delicata squash is a seriously underrated winter veggie. Here the tender squash meshes beautifully in a pork stir-fry recipe. A bit of red curry paste adds just the right amount of heat to the delicious stir-fry.