Jackfruit Nuggets

5 from 1 vote

These crispy jackfruit nuggets are so delicious and make for the BEST meat-free alternative to chicken nuggets. They have a nice stringy middle consistency with a super crunchy spiced coating. Plus, they are baked in the oven and made without oil for a healthier recipe! 100% vegan, dairy-free, soy-free with an easy gluten-free option.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked, dairy-free, healthy, nuggets, Soy-free, Vegan

Servings: nuggets

Calories: 68kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

15 oz canned jackfruit in brine or water (NOT syrup)
¼ cup all-purpose flour use gluten-free if necessary
¼ cup ground flaxseeds
10 tbsp water (½ cup + 2 tablespoons)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs use gluten-free if necessary
1½ tbsp nutritional yeast
¾ tsp onion powder
¾ tsp garlic powder
¾ tsp paprika
¾ tsp Italian dried herbs mix
¾ tsp salt

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 400º and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the flour in a shallow bowl, then combine the ground flax with the water in a second shallow bowl and also, combine the panko with the nutritional yeast, spices and salt in a third shallow bowl. Set them aside (the flax mixture has to rest for 10 minutes).
Drain and rinse very well the jackfruit under running water (you want to remove most of the brine). Be gentle not to break the pieces of jackfruit. Then, pat dry using a towel until there is not much moisture left.
Then, one piece of jackfruit at the time, completely cover in flour, then dip and cover with the flax mixture and finally, transfer to the panko mixture. Use your hands and gently press as needed to create a thick layer of panko mixture all around the jackfruit without leaving any empty spot free of breading. Transfer over the prepared baking sheet and keep going with all the pieces of jackfruit.
Bake for 20 minutes or until nicely crispy and golden brown, flipping halfway through. Enjoy right away while still hot with your favorite sauce such as ketchup and mustard.

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Notes

These vegan nuggets are best when enjoyed right away. They tend to soften after resting for a while and they taste better hot. If you do have some leftovers, then keep them in an air-tight container for up to 3 days and to reheat, warm them up in a hot oven (400º, for 10 minutes or so) or fry in a pan until hot and crispy again. Avoid the microwave.
Other amazing serving sauces to consider are chipotle mayo, BBQ sauce, vegan cashew mayo, spicy buffalo sauce, etc.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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