Step 1

You can watch the short video for visual instructions.Drain the liquid of the chickpea can into a medium bowl and set it aside.

Step 2

Cook the broccoli florets in boiling salted water for about 4 minutes, then drain the water very well.

Step 3

Add the broccoli to a food processor, along with the chickpeas, onion, garlic, and spices.

Step 4

Pulse about 8 times, then add the oat flour. Pulse a couple of more times (making sure not to over-process the mixture), until it's combined, scraping down the sides of the food processor, if needed.

Step 5

Using your hands, shape the mixture into 16 nuggets.

Step 6

Dip each nugget into the chickpea water and then into the breadcrumbs to coat the nuggets from all sides. You can also use your favorite breading. I used this homemade breading.

Step 7

Spray the air fryer basket (or a lined baking sheet) with a little cooking spray and also the nuggets, so that they don't stick and become a little crispier.

Step 8

Air fryer method: Air fry for 18 minutes at 380 F (190 C), flipping after about 12 minutes.

Step 9

Oven method: Bake them in your preheated oven for about 25 minutes at 400 F (205 C) flipping after 15 minutes.

Step 10

Enjoy with this yum yum sauce or a dip of choice.