Super Crispy Chickpea Nuggets
If you're looking for super crunchy and deliciously tasty vegan chicken nuggets, then these Super Crispy Chickpea Nuggets are for you. They have an amazing firm, yet succulent texture and an amazing crispy coating. Ideal as appetizers, superbowl snacks, dinner and everything in between.
Ingredients
- 1 15oz can Chickpeas Drained
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of Pepper
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
- 1 tbsp Bread Crumbs or Almond Flour
For the Coating
- ½ cup Bread Crumbs or Almond Flour
- 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Drain the water from the chickpeas and pour the chickpeas into a food processor. Ad the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, nutritional yeast and a tablespoon bread crumbs or almond flour.
- Process until everything is combined.
- Pour the ½ cup almond flour, salt, pepper and sesame seeds into a bowl and mix to combine.
- Use a spoon to scoop up the chickpea mixture. Roll the mixture into small balls and press them into flat nuggets.
- Gently roll each nugget in the almond flour mixture, until they are completely coated. Lay the nuggets on a baking sheet covered in baking parchment and bake them in the middle of the oven for 20 minutes, before flipping them over and cooking for 10 more minutes.
- Take the nuggets out of the oven and let them cool at least 10 minutes before eating. Serve with a sauce of your choice and enjoy.
Notes
This recipe turns out best if you use canned chickpeas. If you prefer using dry chickpeas, simply add 2-3 tablespoons of either almond milk, coconut milk, coconut oil or olive oil to get the best texture.
Vegan chicken nuggets recipe Oven-Baking:
1. Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the packaging or recipe. It's typically around 400°F (200°C).
2. Arrange the nuggets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.
3. Bake the nuggets in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
4. Flip the nuggets halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning.
Deep-Frying deliciously tasty impossible chicken nuggets:
1. Preheat your oil in a deep fryer or a large pot to around 350°F (175°C).
2. Carefully drop the plant based chicken nuggets into the hot vegetable oil, making sure not to overcrowd the fryer or pot.
3. Deep Fry the nuggets for about 3-5 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through. The exact cooking time may vary based on the size of the nuggets and the temperature of the oil.
4. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the cooked nuggets from the oil and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.