Vegan "Chicken Legs"

35 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Rinse and squeeze out all the water from the jackfruit.
  2. 2Separate the jackfruit like shown.
  3. 3Rinse and squeeze out all the water from the lion's mane mushroom.
  4. 4Separate the lion's mane mushroom.
  5. 5Rinse the chickpeas and add them to a food processor.
  6. 6Process the chickpeas and add them to the bowl with the jackfruit and mushroom.
  7. 7Add bread crumbs to the mixture.
  8. 8Season with Tony's, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne.
  9. 9Add a little liquid smoke and maple syrup.
  10. 10Mix all ingredients together.
  11. 11Dip rice paper in water to soften it.
  12. 12Wrap the mixture around a chopstick with the rice paper to form a 'chicken leg' shape.
  13. 13Spray the wrapped 'chicken legs' with olive oil.
  14. 14Place them in an air fryer and cook at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes.
  15. 15Add some barbecue sauce to the 'chicken legs'.
  16. 16Put them back in the air fryer for another 10 to 15 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Young Green Jackfruit in water
  • Lion's Mane Mushroom
  • Chickpeas
  • Bread crumbs
  • Tony's seasoning
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Paprika
  • Cayenne
  • Liquid smoke
  • Maple syrup
  • Rice paper
  • Olive oil
  • Barbecue sauce

Equipment

ColanderBowlFood processorAir fryerChopsticks

Tips

  • Next time, I will probably put them on a rack first for a crispier outside.