Step 1

Drain the tofu well and remove most of the moisture by wrapping it in several paper towels and pressing it down with a weight. Then chop them into small cubes. Add the corn flour, salt and pepper to the chopped tofu and mix it well.

Step 2

Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a wok or fry pan and add the tofu in it and shallow fry it until golden brown. Drain it on a paper towel and keep aside.

Step 3

Spray a thin layer of oil on the tofu and place it in a single layer in the basket of the pre-heated air fryer. Air fry it in 400 F for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Toss the tofu around couple of times in between.

Step 4

In a pan or wok, heat 1 tbsp of oil and add the cubed onions and bell pepper.

Step 5

Now add the spring onions and garlic and fry for a minutes.

Step 6

Add the soy sauce, brown sugar and the chili sauce and mix well.

Step 7

To this add the fried tofu and give it a good toss to combine.

Step 8

Transfer it to a serving platter and garnish with sesame seeds (if using) and serve.