Popcorn Vegan Pieces with Buffalo Sauce
An all vegan favourite, served with a buffalo sauce for an extra kick!
Prepared with
Ingredients
- 1 pack Quorn Vegan Pieces
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornflour
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3.5fl. oz Aquafaba (liquid from drained tin of chickpeas)
- 1.4oz panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Buffalo Sauce
- 1 tbsp maple sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha chilli sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat air fryer to 180C, we used the Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer. Line a large baking tray or chopping board with baking paper
Step 2
Combine the paprika, sugar, cornflour, onion powder and garlic powder in a medium shallow dish. Add the frozen Quorn Vegan Pieces, a few pieces at a time, and stir to coat. Transfer to the prepared tray
Step 3
Drain the chickpeas and keep for another meal, reserve the chickpea water (aka Aquafaba). Add the coated pieces, a few pieces at a time, and stir to coat. Return pieces to the tray
Step 4
Combine the panko breadcrumbs and thyme in another medium shallow dish. Add the pieces, a few pieces a time, and turn to coat
Step 5
Line your air fryer drawer with baking paper (use both drawer zones if using Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer). Place crumbed pieces inside. Select Air Fry and set time to 10 minutes. Press Start/Stop to begin. Fry for 10 minutes or until the crust is golden
Step 6
While the pieces are cooking, make the buffalo sauce by placing all ingredients into a small serving bowl and whisk to combine
Step 7
Transfer the pieces onto a serving plate. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper & thyme and drizzle over a little buffalo sauce. Serve with remaining sauce