Vegan Jackfruit Nuggets

These Vegan Jackfruit Nuggets are so easy to prepare; young green jackfruit pieces are dipped in buttermilk and breaded with the most amazing and flavorful breading, then fried to perfection, leaving a juicy, delicious, and crisp vegan chicken that is so indulgent. This recipe is also gluten-free.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: vegan Jackfruit Nuggets

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 190kcal

Equipment

1 Baking Sheet

Ingredients

Jackfruit

1 20-ounce cans of young jackfruit in brine
1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
oil for frying

Vegan Buttermilk

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Breading

1/2 cup all purpose gluten-free flour (I used Krusteaz brand)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
1 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt adjust to taste

Instructions

To Marinate The Jackfruit

Drain jackfruit and place in a large skillet with vegetable broth, garlic, and salt. Cook jackfruit over medium-high until the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.

Prepare The Buttermilk

Mix almond milk and lemon juice in a medium bowl and sit for 5 minutes.

To Prepare The Breading

Combine flour, cornstarch, yeast flakes, onion powder, ground paprika, smoked paprika, baking powder, ginger, parsley, basil, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, and salt in a large bowl and set aside.

To Make Vegan Jackfruit Nuggets

Dip a jackfruit in the buttermilk, then dredge it with the breading to coat. Repeat until all the jackfruit is coated with the breading.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add breaded jackfruit pieces and cook until brown. Turn over pieces and cook until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel and serve while hot.

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