Vegan nuggets

by Carlotta Dolzani | @dolcetico

Ingredients for 10 nuggets

  • 1 - Can of chickpeas: from which you will use both the chickpeas and the aquafaba (the chickpea soaking liquid)

  • - Smoked paprika, salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Q.s. - Cornflakes or other cereal flakes

  • - Frienn Spray by Olitalia for air fryer

Vegan nuggets 1
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Frying products

Frienn Spray

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Method

  • 1

    Drain the chickpeas, reserving the liquid (aquafaba) in a separate bowl.

  • 2

    Blend the chickpeas with 1 tablespoon of aquafaba until completely smooth, then stir in the salt, smoked paprika, pepper, or any other spices you like.

  • 3

    Take a tablespoon of the mixture and shape it into a nugget using your hands. Dip each nugget first into the aquafaba, then coat thoroughly in the cereal flakes (crushed beforehand by hand).

  • 4

    Arrange the nuggets in the basket of your air fryer and use Frienn Spray by Olitalia.Air fry at 200°C for 5 minutes, then flip the nuggets over and spray again. Fry for a final 5 minutes until crisp.