Step 1

Start with one loaf of vegan chicken. Using your hands, shred it into large bite-size pieces. You should end up with 8-12 pieces depending on their size. Set aside.

Step 2

Whisk together the water, hot sauce, flour, smoked paprika, salt, and ground black pepper in a bowl until the flour is fully dissolved. In another bowl, place the breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Working with one piece of chicken at a time, dip it into the flour mixture, then transfer it to the breadcrumbs and stir to coat. Dip back into the flour mixture, and one last time into the breadcrumbs bowl. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.

Step 4

Heat about 1 cup of oil in a deep saucepan. Once the oil is hot, fry 2-3 chicken nuggets at a time for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oil and transfer to a plate lined with parchment paper to remove excess oil. Repeat with the remaining nuggets.

Step 5

Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce!

Step 6

Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Taste and adjust sweetness and spiciness to your liking.