Sheet-Pan Crisp Tofu And Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut crosswise into 4 1-inch thick slices
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil, plus more as needed
• 2 tablespoons tamari
• 1 ½ teaspoons honey
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 ounces each), cut lengthwise into 3/4-inch wedges
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 4 scallions, cut into 3-inch pieces and thinly sliced lengthwise
• Large pinch of sugar
• ½ cup cilantro leaves
• Hot sesame chile oil, or red-pepper flakes, for serving
• Salted, roasted peanuts, for serving (optional)