Remove excess moisture from the tofu and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Pat the remaining moisture off the tofu using a paper towel.
Place the tofu in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
Coat the tofu evenly with corn starch mixed with oil.
Generously heat cooking oil in a pan and preheat.
Pan-fry the tofu on both sides until golden and crispy, as if deep-frying.
Transfer to a kitchen towel to drain excess oil.