Step 1

Press tofu for at least 15 mins.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, Worcestershire, vinegar, ketchup, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, poultry seasoning, mustard powder, and pepper.

Step 3

Slice the Tofu into thick strips, and place into the marinade for a min of 15 mins.

Step 4

Drain off the marinade and pour into a small saucepan. Add brown sugar, and over medium-low heat gently cook for about 10 mins stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Meanwhile, make 2 “racks” of vegan ribs. Use two skewers per rack to attach the tofu, leaving space between.

Step 6

Using a fine-mesh sieve or flour sifter, sprinkle both sides of the racks with corn starch.

Step 7

Line the fryer basket with a mat or a sheet of lightly greased aluminum foil or parchment.

Step 8

Add the racks of vegan ribs to your air fryer basket, set the air fryer to 375F for 5 mins.

Step 9

Brush both sides of the vegan ribs with the cooked bbq sauce, set your air fryer to 375F and cook for 8 mins.

Step 10

After 8 mins, flip the vegan BBQ ribs and brush with additional bbq sauce. Cook for another 5 mins, or until slightly charred.

Step 11

Remove from the air fryer and brush with additional bbq sauce if you like more BBQ on your vegan ribs.