Crispy Chickpea Nuggets (oil-free)

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Step 7

Serve fresh with ketchup or BBQ sauce and enjoy!