Chile Lime Jackfruit "Chicken" Fingers
This recipe is a game-changer for plant-based snacking or meals! Made with tender jackfruit, they’re perfectly spiced with a zesty chile-lime marinade that packs a punch of flavor in every bite. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these "chicken" fingers are a delightful alternative that's sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
For the fingers:
- 20 pieces marinated jackfruit like Upton's Naturals
- 2 eggs or a vegan egg substitute beaten
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp lime zest
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 cups oil
For the sauce:
- 1 canned chipotle chile
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ lime juiced
Instructions
- Pat the 20 pieces marinated jackfruit dry with paper towels.20 pieces marinated jackfruit
- Place the beaten 2 eggs or a vegan egg substitute in a shallow dish. In a similarly shallow dish, whisk together the ½ cup all purpose flour, 1 tsp chili powder, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 2 tsp salt, and 2 tsp lime zest.2 eggs or a vegan egg substitute, ½ cup all purpose flour, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 2 tsp lime zest, 2 tsp salt
- Dredge the jackfruit in the flour and let set for five minutes. Dip in the eggs and then dredge in the flour a final time.
- Heat the 2 cups oil in a pan on medium high heat. Add the jackfruit and fry for 4 minutes. Lower the heat and flip the jackfruit, frying on the other side for about 5 minutes until the crust is golden and cooked through.2 cups oil
- Transfer the fried jackfruit to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt.
- In a food processor, add the 1 canned chipotle chile, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 clove garlic, and the juiced ½ lime and blend until smooth.1 canned chipotle chile, 1 clove garlic, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, ½ lime
- Serve the fried jackfruit with the sauce.