Orange Tofu
Orange Tofu
Ingredients
For the Tofu
- 1 block extra firm tofu, pressed
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- as needed olive oil spray
For the Orange Sauce
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Serving
- as needed sesame seeds
- as needed scallions, chopped
- as needed steamed rice
Instructions
- 1
Take 1 block of extra firm tofu and press it to remove excess water. Once pressed, cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a bowl, add 1/4 cup of cornstarch. Add the cubed tofu to the bowl and toss thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated with cornstarch.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Arrange the coated tofu cubes in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Spray the tofu generously with olive oil. Air fry the tofu at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, making sure to flip the tofu halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crispiness. The tofu should be golden brown and crispy when done.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
While the tofu is air frying, combine all the orange sauce ingredients in a saucepan: 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 minced clove of garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger. Whisk these ingredients together until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
In a separate small bowl, create a cornstarch slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water. Whisk until smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Bring the sauce mixture in the saucepan to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry while continuously whisking. Continue to whisk until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Add the crispy air-fried tofu directly into the thickened orange sauce in the saucepan. Toss the tofu gently until each piece is fully coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve the Orange Tofu immediately over steamed rice. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped scallions for added flavor and presentation.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Orange Tofu
For the Tofu
- 1 block extra firm tofu, pressed
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- as needed olive oil spray
For the Orange Sauce
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Serving
- as needed sesame seeds
- as needed scallions, chopped
- as needed steamed rice
Instructions
- 1
Take 1 block of extra firm tofu and press it to remove excess water. Once pressed, cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a bowl, add 1/4 cup of cornstarch. Add the cubed tofu to the bowl and toss thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated with cornstarch.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Arrange the coated tofu cubes in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Spray the tofu generously with olive oil. Air fry the tofu at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, making sure to flip the tofu halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crispiness. The tofu should be golden brown and crispy when done.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
While the tofu is air frying, combine all the orange sauce ingredients in a saucepan: 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 minced clove of garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger. Whisk these ingredients together until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In a separate small bowl, create a cornstarch slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water. Whisk until smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Bring the sauce mixture in the saucepan to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry while continuously whisking. Continue to whisk until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Add the crispy air-fried tofu directly into the thickened orange sauce in the saucepan. Toss the tofu gently until each piece is fully coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve the Orange Tofu immediately over steamed rice. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped scallions for added flavor and presentation.
⏱️ 2 min