Making Vegan Chicken Nuggets is a straightforward process. Just follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Chickpeas: In a mixing bowl, mash the cooked chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs, flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, pour the plant-based milk.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture into the mashed chickpeas, mixing until combined. If the mixture is too dry, add more plant-based milk a tablespoon at a time.
6. Form Nuggets: With your hands, shape the mixture into small nugget-sized pieces. Ensure they are compact to hold their shape while cooking.
7. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the nuggets on the lined baking sheet, leaving some space between each piece.
8. Drizzle with Oil: Lightly drizzle olive oil over the nuggets for extra crispiness.
9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
10. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

By following these steps, you’ll create delicious Vegan Chicken Nuggets that everyone will enjoy!