Vegan Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks
Transform your plant-based cooking game with these mouthwatering Vegan Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks, an irresistible take on the classic comfort food! Crafted using tender young green jackfruit—perfectly shaped to mimic the texture of real chicken—these drumsticks are coated in a flavorful blend of gluten-free flour, aromatic spices like smoked paprika, and crunchy vegan breadcrumbs. Pan-fried to golden perfection, they boast a crispy, seasoned exterior while remaining succulent on the inside. Thanks to a simple homemade vegan buttermilk batter, these jackfruit drumsticks pack a satisfying crunch in every bite. This vegan recipe is perfect for satisfying your fried chicken cravings and is ready in just 40 minutes. Serve hot alongside your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect for weeknights, parties, or any occasion!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Drain and rinse the jackfruit cans. Shred the jackfruit pieces with your fingers, pulling them apart to resemble pulled meat. Set aside.
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.
In another bowl, mix the gluten-free flour, cornstarch, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, oregano, and thyme.
Take the shredded jackfruit and shape it into rough drumstick forms, pressing tightly to ensure it holds together.
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.
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.
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.
Remove the drumsticks from the oil and let them drain on a wire rack or paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve the vegan crispy fried chicken drumsticks hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.5 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 913 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.0 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.7 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 645 mg | 14% | |
*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.
