Orange Tofu
This Air Fryer Orange Tofu tastes just like your favorite Chinese takeout order! It’s crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated in a sticky, sweet orange sauce!
Ingredients
Crispy Tofu:
- 1 pack frim or extra-firm tofu drained and cut into 2-inch pieces or cubes
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Orange Sauce:
- 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 inch cube ginger finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 4 tbsp soy sauce can sub tamari
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 4 tbsp brown sugar can sub coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Toss the tofu in cornstarch, olive oil and pinch of salt then air-fry on 350F heat for 10 minutes, toss in between once.
- Mix all the sauce ingredients together in a bowl until well combined.
- Add the sauce to the pan on medium heat and allow it to cook down just slightly, then add the tofu and toss everything together until well coated.
- Serve over rice with toasted sesame seeds and green onions on top.
Notes
- Use firm or extra-firm tofu in this recipe to get crispy pieces of tofu.
- Don’t skip adding cornstarch to coat the tofu. This coating helps the tofu get a nice and crispy exterior.
- Be patient while cooking the tofu. You want to cook it on each side until nice and golden brown.
- If you are using orange zest (an optional ingredient), do make sure to stop zesting when you get to the white parts as it tends to be quite bitter.