Step 1
Pat dry the tofu thoroughly. In a bowl, whisk together water, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, garlic, five-spice, white pepper, salt, sugar, baking soda, cornstarch, and chili powder.

Step 2
Toss tofu cubes in slurry until evenly coated. Rest for 5–10 minutes. Drizzle or spray tofu lightly with oil. Place in a single layer in air fryer basket.

Step 3
Air fry at 200 °C (400 °F) for 15 minutes, shaking halfway, until tofu is crispy and red-golden. Enjoy!