Press a block of extra firm tofu for about 15 minutes to remove excess moisture
Tear the tofu into bite-size chunks
Toss tofu with oil, onion, garlic powder, and salt
Coat the tofu with cornstarch or potato starch until fully covered
Air fry at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy
While tofu cooks, prepare steamed rice
Mince garlic and ginger, and slice scallions
Mix half a cup of orange juice with soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, and orange zest in a cold pan
Add a drizzle of oil and optional red pepper flakes to the pan
Add the minced garlic, ginger, and scallions to the pan
Heat the aromatics together until fragrant
Pour in the sauce and let it simmer until thickened
Toss the crispy tofu in the orange sauce to coat
Finish with a splash of toasted sesame oil and fresh scallions
Serve with rice and steamed greens or smashed cucumber salad
