Peanut Butter Chili Oil Noodles
Updated Jul 14, 2025, Published on May 11, 2023
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
These Peanut Butter Chili Oil Noodles may be my new favorite quick lunch or dinner. The whole meal comes together in about the amount of time it takes to cook noodles. Just make the sauce in the same bowl you'll eat out of while the noodles cook. I think you may crave these for a quick lunch or dinner everyday as well once you try them!
Peanut Butter Chili Oil Noodles Details
I used this recipe for the chili oil. It's fairly easy to make chili oil at home and you can make a big batch at once so you can quickly add it to recipes like this one! You can also use store bought chili oil.
Chili oil noodles are often made with Chinese wheat noodles, but I recently discovered that bucatini is PERFECT for these types of dishes. Bucatini is a type of long, cylindrical pasta that is similar to spaghetti, but with a thicker and hollow center. It has a slightly chewy texture and pairs well with a saucy dish because the hollow center absorbs some of the sauce for even more flavor. It may sound a little strange, but I recommend trying it for yourself!
If you're looking for a more complete meal, these Peanut Butter Chili Oil Noodles would be amazing with my Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad recipe!
Recipe Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tsp Creamy Peanut Butter - a natural creamy peanut butter will work best for this recipe.
- 1 tbsp Chili Oil - adjust for your spice preference. I used this recipe for the chili oil.
- 1 tsp Light Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Dark Soy Sauce - In Chinese cuisine, dark soy sauce is often used for its color and flavor to add depth to the dish. You can also use only light soy sauce.
- 1 tsp Black Vinegar - if you can't find black vinegar, you can use rice wine vinegar. The flavor will be different but it will still add an acidic element to the sauce.
- 1/2 tsp Hoison - Hoisin sauce is a thick, dark, sweet and savory sauce that is commonly used in Chinese cuisine. It is made from a combination of soybeans, sugar, garlic, chilies, and various spices, such as star anise and cinnamon. It adds a nice level of salty and sweet to the sauce.
- 1/2 tsp Sesame Oil
Other Ingredients
- 4 oz Noodles
- Splash of Noodle Water
- Sesame Seeds, Sliced Cucumber, Sliced Green Onion - modify the toppings you serve with as desired! Add some protein such as chicken or shrimp, or other vegetables you have on hand.
Recipe Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. I used Bucatini and cooked them in a wide sauté pan in about an inch or two of water. This creates super starchy pasta water which is great for adding to the sauce.
- Meanwhile, mix all sauce ingredients together in a bowl until a smooth sauce is formed. Add a splash of the noodle cooking water in as well.
- Transfer the cooked noodles to the sauce and toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately. Optionally top with toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and sliced cucumber.
Did you try these Peanut Butter Noodles? Leave a Review!
This recipe is super quick and easy, taking only 15 minutes or less from start to finish. Customize the recipe to your liking and modify the toppings with what you have on hand or prefer!
If you try this recipe, feel free to rate/leave a review. You can also tag me on Instagram or TikTok!
Peanut Butter Chili Oil Noodles
Equipment
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 tablespoon Chili Oil, more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon Light Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dark Soy Sauce, can also use only light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Black Vinegar, can also use rice wine vinegar if you can't find black vinegar but the flavor is different
- 1/2 teaspoon Hoison Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Sesame Oil
Other Ingredients
- 4 oz Noodles, I love using Bucatini for Chinese noodle dishes but any long shape of pasta or noodle will work well
- Splash of Noodle Water, reserve from the pan the noodles cook in
- Sesame Seeds, Sliced Cucumber, Sliced Green Onion, optional for serving
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. I used Bucatini and cooked them in a wide sauté pan in about an inch or two of water. This creates super starchy pasta water which is great for adding to the sauce.
- Meanwhile, mix all sauce ingredients together in a bowl until a smooth sauce is formed. Add a splash of the noodle cooking water in as well.
- Transfer the cooked noodles to the sauce and toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately. Optionally top with toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and sliced cucumber.
Video
@carolbeecooks Peanut Butter Chili Oil Noodles 🥜🍜 My new favorite lunch and it’s ready in 15 minutes or less! I know you’ll love them too. #chilioil #peanutnoodles #chilioilnoodles #noodles #easylunch #15minutemeals
♬ All Around the World(La La La) - R3hab / A Touch of Class
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
