Cut your pressed tofu into 1 inch cubes. Place in a gallon size bag with cornstarch and garlic powder. Gently shake until coated.
2 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 16 oz block extra firm tofu
Add tofu cubes to air fryer, avoiding too much overlap. Cook tofu in air fryer at 400F for 5 minutes, shake gently, then air fry for another 5-7 minutes until lightly browned and crispy.
Whisk your Asian sauce ingredients (hoisin sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic cloves, ginger paste, rice vinegar, water)
2 tablespoon hoisin sauce, 1.5 tablespoon soy sauce*, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger paste*, 2 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon water
In a medium size saucepan over low-medium heat, add in air-fried tofu with Asian sauce and mix well until tofu is evenly coated.
Sauté for 2-3 minutes until sauce starts to simmer, thicken, and caramelizes on the tofu.
Optional: Sprinkle with sesame seeds, green onion, or cilantro
sesame seeds, green onion, cilantro
Serve over noodles, rice, veggies or enjoy by itself!