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Crispy chickpea nuggets served with a side of dipping sauce

Chickpea Nuggets

Chickpea Nuggets are a crispy, hearty, and flavorful plant-based alternative to traditional nuggets, perfect for meals or snacks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 20 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 15 oz canned chickpeas Rich in protein and fiber
  • 10 tbsp aquafaba, divided Used as a binding agent
  • 0.25 cup oat flour To keep the nuggets gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast Provides a cheesy flavor
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt Enhances flavor
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder Adds aromatic flavor
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder Brings a sweet, tangy flavor
  • 0.5 tsp paprika Adds smokiness and color
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper Provides mild heat
  • 0.5 cup fine bread crumbs For coating the nuggets
  • Olive oil spray Omit for oil-free version

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400° F (200° C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, reserving the aquafaba.
  3. Add the rinsed chickpeas to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped and crumbly.
  4. Transfer and mix chickpeas into a bowl with 6 tablespoons of aquafaba, oat flour, nutritional yeast, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and white pepper.
  5. Form the mixture into nugget shapes, yielding approximately 18-20 nuggets.
  6. Prepare a dipping station with ¼ cup aquafaba in a bowl and the bread crumbs on a plate.
  7. Dip each nugget into aquafaba, then into the bread crumbs, ensuring even coverage.
  8. Place the nuggets on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with olive oil spray.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes, flip gently, spray with oil again, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Notes

For added flavor, incorporate fresh herbs or spices like cayenne pepper. These nuggets freeze well for meal prepping. Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.