15-Minute Crispy Air Fryer Chickpea Nuggets
Discover how to make incredibly crispy vegan chickpea nuggets in your air fryer. This recipe offers a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional chicken nuggets, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: About 12-15 nuggets
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork until mostly broken down.
- Add breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix well until a dough-like consistency forms.
- Shape the mixture into nugget-sized pieces.
- Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray or a little olive oil.
- Place the chickpea nuggets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Drizzle or spray the nuggets with olive oil.
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the nuggets with oil before air frying.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like ketchup, vegan ranch, or BBQ sauce.
- Feel free to add other spices like cumin or chili powder for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 nuggets
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg