Step 1

Press tofu for 30 minutes using a press or by placing it on a rack set over a baking sheet to catch the liquid, and then placing a heavy pan on it.

Step 2

Combine soy sauce and oil in a shallow dish.

Step 3

Cut tofu into bite-sized blocks (about 1 inch), add to soy sauce/oil mixture, and turn to coat all sides.

Step 4

Preheat air fryer set at 375ºF for 5 minutes. Whe air fryer is preheated, toss tofu with cornstarch.

Step 5

Add tofu to air fryer in a single layer. Cook 14 minutes, or until lightly browned, shaking basket halfway through cooking time.

Step 6

Serve immediately, if desired. Fried tofu can be refrigerated for five days, or frozen for 3 months.