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Vegan Popcorn ‘Chicken’

by Roxy, So Vegan October 8, 2019June 22, 2022
October 8, 2019June 22, 2022
Vegan Popcorn Chicken Tofu Nuggets Recipe
  • You can also bake these for 15 minutes at 180°C / 356°F if you want a healthier version.
  • The tofu we use is extra-firm so we don’t need to press it before breaking it up into bite-sized pieces. But depending on what tofu you use, you might need to press it first to make sure it doesn’t crumble.
Vegan Popcorn Chicken Tofu Nuggets Recipe
Vegan Popcorn Chicken Tofu Nuggets Recipe

Otherwise it’ll all fall apart and you’ll be left with crumbs!

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Vegan Popcorn Chicken Tofu Nuggets Recipe

Vegan Popcorn 'Chicken'

Serves: Serves 6 people Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes 15 minutes
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

  • Vegan Popcorn Chicken Tofu Nuggets Recipe 300g extra-firm tofu
  • salt & pepper
  • 1/2 cup plain flour
  • vegetable oil

For the dry ingredients:

  • 100g / 3.5oz paprika-flavoured crisps, or similar spiced crisps
  • 4 tbsp plain flour
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Wet ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup plant-based milk, we use soy milk
  • 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce

To serve (optional)

  • tomato ketchup
  • vegan mayonnaise

Method

  1. Crush the paprika crisps between a clean tea towel using a rolling pin until no big pieces remain. Transfer to a bowl along with the remaining dry ingredients, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Use a spoon to mix everything together, then leave the bowl to one side.
  2. Combine the plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar in a separate bowl. Leave to sit for a minute or two until the milk curdles and turns into a ‘buttermilk’. Then add the hot sauce and use a spoon to mix everything together until the ingredients are well combined. Leave the bowl to one side.
  3. Meanwhile add the flour to a small plate and leave the plate to one side.
  4. Press the tofu if required (the extra-firm tofu we use contains very little moisture so this step isn’t always necessary). Then slice the block in half and use your hands to break the tofu into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Season the tofu on both sides well salt and pepper, then pick up a piece of tofu and dip it into the flour, followed by the milk mixture, then finally the crisp mixture. Repeat until all the tofu pieces have been coated.
  6. Add the vegetable oil to a pan until it’s 0.5cm (1/4 inch) deep. Tip: we use a wok so we don’t have to use too much oil. Heat the oil on a medium-high heat. Drop a tiny amount of the dry mixture into the oil to test if it’s hot enough. If it starts sizzling as soon as it hits the oil, you’ll know it’s ready. Carefully add half a dozen or so tofu pieces to the hot oil and fry for approx. 2 minutes on each side or until the tofu begins to brown and is extra crispy. It’s important you don’t overcrowd the pan as it can lower the temperature of the oil.
  7. When the tofu is ready, carefully remove the tofu from the pan and transfer it to a plate lined with kitchen paper, then immediately season it with some extra salt, which will help make it even crispier.
  8. Repeat until you’ve cooked all the tofu pieces.
  9. Serve with your favourite dip. We love to dip these in a homemade burger sauce by combining equal amounts of tomato ketchup and vegan mayo.
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5 Comments

Brian October 12, 2019 - 6:10 pm

What are paprika flavored crisps?

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Penny October 19, 2019 - 9:21 am

You can buy a Pringles version in a tube

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Ben, So Vegan November 14, 2019 - 9:47 am

Yes we use Pringles paprika crisps which are vegan here in the UK.

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Aashi February 19, 2020 - 6:32 pm

Hello,
Lovely recipe can’t wait to try it out! Can I substitute plant based milk with cow’s milk?

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Kiran January 15, 2021 - 3:41 pm

Looks great!! Can i use oat milk instead of soya?

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