Begin by pressing your tofu to remove excess water. This step is crucial as it helps the tofu better absorb the marinade and stay firm when cooking. If you're using vacuum sealed tofu (recommended), skip this step.

Break the tofu into bite size chunks or cut it into cubes.

Make the tofu marinade by combining soy sauce, sesame oil and Shaoxing wine.

Add the tofu to the marinade making sure it's fully coated. Then set aside for at least 15 minutes.

Scoop the tofu out of the marinade juice (keep it to use it forward), and coat the pieces in corn starch.

Arrange the tofu in the air fryer basket and spray it with some vegetable oil. Cook the bites in the air fryer at 200° C (390°F)for 10 minutes, shaking/flipping each piece half way through. Alternatively, you can fry them in a pan with a touch of vegetable oil turning them constantly until golden brown.

Add to the leftover marinade the water, hoisin sauce, homemade chilli oil, Chinese black vinegar and brown sugar. Adjust the heat according to your preferences.

Add diced bell peppers and sauté until just tender but still crisp.

Add the air fried tofu to the skillet, along with the prepared sauce. Stir everything together and let simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld beautifully.

Sprinkle in roasted peanuts for a crunchy finish and a sprinkle of green onions for a pop of colour.