Jump to RecipeJump to VideoThis post contains affiliate links.Please see our disclosure policy.These Vegan Chicken Nuggets (i.e., tofu nuggets) are crispy, juicy, and totally delicious—just like everyone’s favorite, Chick-fil-A! Made with a light breading and classic seasonings, they’re easy to make with two different cooking variations: air frying and baking.

Serve the nuggets with vegan BBQ sauce and vegan sweet potato waffle fries for a satisfying comfort food meal.Table of ContentsWhy You’ll Love This Vegan Chicken Nuggets Recipe: IngredientsSuper Swaps & SubstitutionsHow to Make Vegan Chicken Nuggets Baking DirectionsJenné’s Recipe TipStorage DirectionsMore Easy Vegan Copycat RecipesVegan Chicken Nuggets Recipe This recipe was originally published on September 16, 2022.It was updated with new recipe information and tips on July 27, 2025.

This vegan chicken nuggets recipe was the happiest of accidents, created one day when playing around with a new concept for crispy air fryer tofu bites.I’m a big fan of tofu in its many forms; I could eat it every day, whether scrambled, crumbled, crispy, baked, shredded, turned into a cheese, in pasta, and grilled.I had yet to nail down the perfect crispy tofu recipe, but what came out of the air fryer was so much more.

With a crispy, savory-seasoned exterior and hot and meaty interiors, I had stumbled upon my new favorite crispy tofu chicken nuggets recipe! These tofu nuggets looked and tasted so

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