chickpea nuggets

100% plant-based chickpea chicken nuggets that are oil-free optional, gluten-free optional and vegan. Delicious, easy and fun to make.

Crispy Chickpea Nuggets (oil-free)

15 oz can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

tofu

oat flour

aquafaba (save the chickpea liquid

garlic powder

onion powder

salt

smoked paprika

Drain chickpeas with a bowl under it to save the chickpea liquid or &quot;aquafaba&quot;. Add chickpeas into the food processor with spices.

Pulse the chickpeas, tofu, and spices together then add in the oat flour and 2 tbsp of chickpea liquid. Pulse until combined. Do not over blender - it should have texture.

Make a prep station with a bowl of the breadcrumbs, a bowl with the remaining chickpea liquid and then a plate.

Form the mixture into nugget shapes, dipping each one in the chickpea liquid first then the breadcrumbs. Place them all on the plate. You should get about 10-12 nuggets.

Air-fryer method: bake for 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees flipping halfway through or until completely golden brown (this is what I did).

Oven method: Bake on a baking sheet with parchment paper for about 30 minutes at 450 flipping halfway through or until golden brown.

Serve fresh with ketchup or BBQ sauce and enjoy!

Treat yourself to these vegan gluten free chicken nuggets - the ultimate finger food! They are bursting with nutrient-packed veggies and fiber and taste like an absolute sensation, especially when dipped into homemade ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy these nuggets baked or air fried for a low-fat option, or pan-fry to perfection.

Vegan Chickpea Chicken Nuggets

unsalted chickpeas

zucchini

brown onion (finely chopped)

carrot

tsp sea salt

Italian seasoning mix

tsp sweet paprika powder

chickpea flour (60-80 grams) (gram flour)

Preparation

Place the chickpeas in a food processor and pulse 3-4 times until roughly broken down.Shred or grate the zucchini and carrot and place them onto a clean kitchen towel. Firmly wrap the vegetables and squeeze out as much liquid as you can.

Cook Onion

In the meantime, heat a little oil in a small skillet and fry the chopped onion until soft. Preheat your oven to 170C.

Pulse

Transfer the zucchini, carrot, and onion into the food processor with the chickpeas and add the salt, garlic powder, seasoning mix and sweet paprika. Pulse 4-5 times or until roughly combined. Do not over mix!

Transfer to a mixing bowl and start adding the chickpea and oat flour. Use a spatula to mix everything and add enough chickpea and oat flour until you can handle the dough without sticking.

Shape &amp; Bake

Carefully shape the individual nuggets and place them onto a lightly greased parchment paper. Brush them with a little extra oil and bake them in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden and firm.

Serve

Allow them to cool for 5-10 minutes before removing them from the parchment and serve alongside tomato ketchup or your favourite sauces for dipping.

These chickpea nuggets are an easy vegetarian chicken nuggets alternative.

Chickpea Nuggets

chickpeas

panko style bread crumbs

pepper

paprika

nutritional yeast

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees

Place the panko style bread crumbs on a baking sheet

Bake at 400 degrees for 3 - 4 minutes, until browned and toasty (keep a close eye on them to avoid burning)

Add the chickpeas to a food processor and process until flaky

Transfer the chickpeas to a large bowl

Add the egg, oat flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and nutritional yeast

Use your hands to knead the dough until combined (it should be sticky, but not stick to your hands much)

Form the batter into chicken nuggets, and dip both sides in the toasted bread crumbs

Place the nuggets on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

Sprinkle any remaining bread crumbs over the tops

Bake the nuggets at 400 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes, until browned and desired texture

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce

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