You can! Preheat the oven to 400F and follow the instructions through tossing in corn starch. Then instead of searing in a pan, place the pieces on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes tossing half way through until golden brown. Separately, make the sauce and simmer it on the stove top until slightly thickened. Toss with the baked tofu.