Vegan Crispy Fried Chicken Balls

Get ready to savor the ultimate plant-based comfort food with these Vegan Crispy Fried Chicken Balls! Perfectly golden, crunchy on the outside, and tender on the inside, these bite-sized delights are made with a protein-packed combination of chickpeas and tofu, seasoned with a flavorful blend of nutritional yeast, garlic powder, oregano, and paprika. Each ball is hand-rolled, coated in a crispy layer of vegan panko breadcrumbs, and fried to perfection for a satisfying crunch in every bite. Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, they’re ideal for parties, game-day snacks, or weeknight cravings. Serve these crowd-pleasers hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a vegan appetizer that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas, canned
• 200 grams Firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs, vegan
• 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. Pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

Crumble the firm tofu and combine it with the chickpeas in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Mash together the chickpeas and tofu using a fork or potato masher until you have a chunky mixture.

Step 4

Add the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Mix thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.

Step 5

Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 6

Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with almond milk, and one with the panko breadcrumbs.

Step 7

Gently roll each ball in the flour, then dip it into the almond milk, and finally coat it with the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere well.

Step 8

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. It's ready when a breadcrumb dropped into the oil sizzles immediately.

Step 9

Carefully add the coated balls into the hot oil, a few at a time, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 10

Fry the balls for about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.

Step 11

Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Step 12

Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1552.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5949.2

Total Fat 501.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5275.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 323.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.7g	0%
Total Sugars 27.9g
Protein 93.0g	0%

Vitamin D 65.9IU	0%
Calcium 926.7mg	0%
Iron 25.6mg	0%
Potassium 1973.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.1%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 20.9%