In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix plant-based milk and vegetable oil. Combine both mixtures and stir until smooth.

Preheat the waffle maker and pour the batter into it. Cook until golden brown.

In a bowl, mix mashed chickpeas, bread crumbs, nutritional yeast, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Form the mixture into patties and coat with flour.

Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the patties until golden brown on both sides.

Serve the vegan chicken on top of the waffles with your favorite syrup.