Press: Press tofu for at least 15 minutes, using either a tofu press or by wrapping it in a clean towel and setting a heavy pan on top of it, letting the moisture drain.
Prep: Tear tofu roughly into bite-sized chunks. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
Bake Tofu: In a medium bowl, toss torn tofu with soy sauce and oil. Sprinkle with cornstarch and toss to coat. Arrange in a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Cook for 30 minutes, flipping the tofu over halfway through cooking, until golden brown and crispy.
Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk 1 Tbsp of cornstarch and water together. Set aside. In a medium pot set over medium/high heat, whisk together all Sauce ingredients except for the cornstarch and water. Once the mixture steaming, slowly stream in the cornstarch mixture while whisking the pot. Once fully incorporated, continue whisking until mixture thickens.
Serve: Gently fold in the crispy tofu. Serve hot with rice and your favorite vegetable!
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Air Fryer Instructions: Prepare the tofu as instructed, then simply air fry it at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 15 minutes. Toss with sauce and serve!