Vegan Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks

Sink your teeth into these mouthwatering Vegan Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks, a plant-based twist on a comfort food classic! Made with tender, shredded young jackfruit as the base, these drumsticks are seasoned to perfection with a blend of smoky paprika, garlic, and herbs. Coated in a gluten-free flour mixture, dipped in vegan buttermilk, and encrusted with breadcrumbs, they’re fried until golden brown and irresistibly crispy. Perfect for satisfying your fried chicken cravings without compromising on flavor, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal for family dinners or game-day snacking. Pair with your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable vegan treat that’s crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and 100% delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans young green jackfruit, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1.5 cups vegan bread crumbs
• 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the jackfruit cans. Shred the jackfruit pieces with your fingers, pulling them apart to resemble pulled meat. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar to create a vegan buttermilk. Let it sit for 5 minutes to curdle.

Step 3

In another bowl, mix the gluten-free flour, cornstarch, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, oregano, and thyme.

Step 4

Take the shredded jackfruit and shape it into rough drumstick forms, pressing tightly to ensure it holds together.

Step 5

Dip each jackfruit 'drumstick' first in the flour mixture, then in the almond milk mixture, and finally roll it in the breadcrumbs until well-coated.

Step 6

In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Test the oil's readiness by dropping a small amount of the breadcrumb mixture into the oil; it should sizzle on contact.

Step 7

Carefully add the jackfruit drumsticks to the hot oil. Fry them for about 3-4 minutes per side or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Step 8

Remove the drumsticks from the oil and let them drain on a wire rack or paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 9

Serve the vegan crispy fried chicken drumsticks hot with your choice of dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1911.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5749.7

Total Fat 490.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4066.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 314.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.2g	0%
Total Sugars 27.7g
Protein 46.5g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 819.8mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 3285.5mg	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: 75.3%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 21.5%