Crispy, juicy, and totally delicious! These Vegan Chicken Nuggets taste just like everyone's favorite, Chick-fil-A! Serve them with air fryer vegan sweet potato waffle fries for the perfect kid-friendly healthy treat.
1block extra firm tofupressed for 20 minutes (instructions above)
2tbspdill pickle juice
2tbsptamari soy sauce
1/2tspwhite sugar
2tbspextra virgin olive oil
1tbspwhite flouror chickpea flour
1tspgarlic powder
1/2tspsmoked paprika
1/2tspblack pepper
1/2-1tspsea salt
oil spray
Instructions
Use your hands to break the pressed tofu into nugget sized pieces, dropping them into a large mixing bowl. These can be as large or small as you'd like, but keep in mind, they will reduce in size as they cook.
In a separate bowl mix the dill pickle juice, soy sauce, sugar, and oil. Pour the mixture over the tofu and toss well.
Sprinkle the remaining dry spices over the tofu, and stir to coat.
Spray oil on the bottom of the air fryer. Pour the tofu into the air fryer, and spread evenly. Spray more oil onto the tops of the tofu.
Cook in the air fryer for 20 minutes at 375°, flipping halfway through. If the tofu is still not crispy after 20 minutes, cook another 5 minutes. Be careful not to burn.
Serve with vegan BBQ sauce and waffle fries, if you've got them!
Notes
Reheat vegan chicken nuggets in the air fryer or toaster oven. In the air fryer 5 minutes at 350° should do the trick. In the oven, warm the nuggets at 350° for 10 minutes.
These vegan chicken nuggets can be frozen for up to 3 months. Don't allow them to thaw before reheating. Reheat the frozen nuggets in the air fryer or the oven, following the original cooking instructions.