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Crispy Jackfruit Wings

These crispy jackfruit wings are the ultimate vegan comfort food. Made with young green jackfruit, a seasoned crispy coating, and your favorite wing sauce, they're perfect for game day, parties, or an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 318
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Jackfruit
  • 2 20-ounce cans young green jackfruit in water or brine, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
Crispy Coating
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsweetened plant-based milk
Buffalo Sauce
  • ½ cup Buffalo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) or preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
  2. Drain, rinse and dry the jackfruit. Remove the tough core pieces if desired, then pull the jackfruit into bite-sized chunks.
  3. Toss the jackfruit with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  4. In one bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.
  5. Pour the plant-based milk into a separate bowl.
  6. Dip each jackfruit piece into the milk, then coat in the flour mixture. Repeat for a second coating for extra crispiness.
  7. Arrange the coated pieces on a parchment-lined baking tray or in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, or air fry for 14–16 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
  9. Mix the Buffalo sauce, melted vegan butter and maple syrup.
  10. Toss the hot crispy jackfruit wings in the sauce until evenly coated.
  11. Serve immediately with vegan ranch, celery sticks and carrot sticks.

Notes

  • Always use young green jackfruit in water or brine, never ripe jackfruit in syrup.
  • Pat the jackfruit completely dry before coating for maximum crispiness.
  • Double-coating creates an extra crunchy crust.
  • Do not overcrowd the baking tray or air fryer basket.
  • Toss with sauce just before serving to keep the coating crispy.