Fried Tofu Achieve the Ultimate Golden Crispy Texture

Ingredients

• 1 block (14–16 oz) Extra-Firm or Super-Firm Tofu
• 1/2 cup Cornstarch (Maizena)
• 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly ground
• 3–4 cups Neutral Cooking Oil (e.g., Rapeseed/Canola, Sunflower)
• 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (or Tamari for GF)
• 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger, grated
• 1 small clove Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup
• 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil
• 1–2 tablespoons Water (optional, to thin)