Step 1

Drain and wrap tofu in a paper towel. Leave for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Remove the paper towel and slice the tofu into bite size cubes, about 1 to 1 ½ inch squares.

Step 3

In a bowl, mix the mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic. Keep stirring until the sugar has dissolved.

Step 4

Gently transfer the tofu cubes to a storage bag and add the teriyaki sauce. Seal the bag and gently move the marinade and tofu around, until all the cubes are coated evenly.

Step 5

Marinate for 25 minutes.

Step 6

Take the tofu out of the bag and gently place the cubes in a bowl. Sprinkle or sift the cornstarch over the tofu and gently toss with your fingers until combined. I prefer sifting because it spreads the cornstarch around more evenly.

Step 7

Spray the air fryer with a little cooking spray and add the tofu cubes to the air fryer, leaving a little space between each piece.

Step 8

Set the air fryer to 400ºF and air fry for 9 to 11 minutes. Open the air fryer and gently shake the tofu in the basket a few times so they don’t stick to the bottom, every 2 minutes or so. The tofu is ready when it’s golden brown.

Step 9

Serve the tofu on a plate topped with chopped scallion and a drizzle of soy sauce.