There’s no hard and fast rule for making vegan fried “chicken.” You have plenty of substitutes, batters, and methods to choose from, which is exactly why we put together this roundup of extra crispy, tender, and moist vegan fried “chicken” recipes. Whether you prefer tofu, seitan, or texturized vegetable protein (TVP), there’s a chicken-fried vegan dish for you.

5 Finger Lickin’ Good Vegan Fried “Chicken” Dishes