Air Fryer Broccoli Nuggets {Gluten-Free, Vegan}
These oil-free Air Fryer Broccoli Nuggets are a healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as a snack too. These nuggets are naturally vegan and gluten-free making it an absolutely delectable dish for almost all diet types.
This recipe is delicious at any age. Crispy on the outside and a soft texture inside. Add these nuggets to your menu and your whole family will fall in love. Bonus, they’ll be eating an additional serving of veggies without even noticing!
Ingredients for Air Fryer Broccoli Nuggets
Broccoli – A nutritious cruciferous vegetable that is loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber.
Wildly Organic Garlic and Onion Powder – Both have such a fresh and potent flavor that you’ll never want to chop fresh onion or garlic again. Plus, it’s easier to store and quicker to throw together this way.
Paprika –A sweet and sassy flavor. It is organic and adds a nice warm flavor to any recipe.
Nutritional Yeast – This adds a cheesy flavor to any recipe along with being a great source of vitamin B12.
Silken Tofu – The main protein source for this recipe and acts as a binder for the rest of the ingredients.
Wildly Organic Almond Flour – This gluten free nut flour is keto friendly and it is basically a ground powdered almond. Its great for paleo diet and is highly nutritious.
How to make Air Fryer Broccoli Nuggets
First add the broccoli florets in a food processor until chopped into tiny pieces.
Then, spoon it out in a mixing bowl and combine rest of the ingredients together
Next, mix everything nicely with a spatula or with your hands to create a soft dough like mixture.
Then, divide the dough roughly into 20 parts. Take one part of the dough between your palms and shape it into a round ball and slightly flatten at the center.
Afterwards, place them in the air fryer basket and attach it to the air fryer. Then, turn it on at 350F for 20 minutes or until crispy and golden brown in color.
If you want to bake these nuggets in the oven, heat the oven to 375F and place them on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until they are crispy and golden brown in color.
It’s an amazing and satisfying snack along with being balanced in nutrition. So therefore, you must get started with this deliciousness ASAP and enjoy them with your family.
More Vegan Friendly Recipes:
- Simple Vegan Vegetable Coconut Curry
- Almond Flour Fritters {Gluten-Free, Vegan}
- Healthy Alfredo Sauce {Gluten-Free, Vegan}
- Garlic Mushroom Rice {Gluten-Free, Vegan}
- 3cups broccoli florets
- 1teaspoon Wildly Organic Garlic Powder
- 1teaspoon Wildly Organic Onion Powder
- 1teaspoon paprika
- 1/2cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2of 12.3 oz firm silken tofu(drained)
- 1/2cup Wildly Organic Almond Flour
- Salt as per taste
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In a food processor, crush all the broccoli florets and spoon it out in a mixing bowl.
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Add rest of the ingredients in the mixing bowl and make a soft dough.
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Divide dough into 20 equal parts. Take one part between your palms and gently shape it into a round ball and gently flatten it at the center of the nugget.
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Immediately place it in the air fryer basket. Repeat the above process for the rest of the dough.
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Attach the basket to the air fryer and turn it on at 350F for 20 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Once done, take it out and serve with ketchup.
These can be baked in a pre-heated oven at 375F for about 30-40 minutes or until crispy and golden brown in color.
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