Preheat oven to 425°F.

Press tofu: using a tofu press. press out the excess moisture for at least 15 minutes.

Cut tofu: Cut the tofu into cubes or tear it into bite-sized pieces and add them to a bowl.

Add oil and seasonings: Drizzle vegetable oil over the tofu pieces. Sprinkle on salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper (to preference). Toss gently and evenly tocoat.

Coat with starch: Sprinkle the cornstarch over the seasoned tofu, Gently toss to coat.

Transfer the tofu pieces into the basket of your air fryer.

Air fry for 18-20 minutes at 400°F, or until golden brown and crispy. Give the air fryer basket a shake about every 5 minutes. This will help the tofu to brown and crisp evenly.

Mix the sauce ingredients: In a small bowl or measuring cup, add soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. Whisk to combine.

Sauté aromatics: Add vegetable oil to a skillet. Add minced garlic, ginger, chili flakes, and the white parts of the green onions before turning on the heat. Heat the pan over medium heat. sauté until the whites of the green onions are turning translucent and the mixture is very fragrant.

Make the sauce: pour the orange mixture into the pan with the aromatics. When the sauce comes to a boil add cornstarch slurry. the sauce should thicken up.

Final touches: Add the crispy tofu and the green parts of the scallions. Toss to coat, and serve immediately.