Description
A crispy and flavorful vegan fried chicken alternative using oyster mushrooms coated in seasoned flour and batter, perfect as a snack or sandwich filling with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 150 g oyster mushrooms
- 1 ½ cups plain flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon paprika powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cracked pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (canola oil recommended)
Dipping Sauces
- Creamy BBQ - mix equal parts mayonnaise and BBQ sauce with a dash of apple cider vinegar
- Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Clean Mushrooms: Wipe oyster mushrooms with a damp paper towel to remove any dirt and ensure a clean surface for coating.
- Prepare Dry Mix: In a large bowl, combine the plain flour, paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and cracked pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Make Batter: In a second bowl, mix ⅓ cup of the flour spice mixture with ¾ cups of water. Whisk until you achieve a smooth batter consistency without lumps.
- Coat Mushrooms: Dip each oyster mushroom first into the wet batter, then coat it in the dry flour mixture. For extra crispiness, double coat by dipping back into the wet batter and then again into the flour mixture, making sure they are fully coated.
- Heat Oil: Heat canola oil in a pot over high heat. The oil should be hot enough for frying but not smoking.
- Fry Mushrooms: Carefully drop the coated mushrooms into the oil one at a time in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for a few minutes until the mushrooms turn golden and crispy on all sides.
- Drain and Cool: Remove mushrooms from oil and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Then transfer to a cooling rack to maintain crispiness while you finish frying the rest.
- Serve: Enjoy the fried oyster mushrooms hot with your favorite dipping sauces like creamy BBQ or sriracha, or use them as a delicious vegan fried chicken sandwich filling.
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Notes
- Nutritional information is based on uncooked mushrooms and does not include oil absorption during frying, which can vary greatly depending on the type and amount of oil used.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity according to your preferred spice level.
- Use a thermometer to ensure the oil temperature stays around 350°F (175°C) for optimal frying results.
- Allow fried mushrooms to rest on a cooling rack to keep them crispy; placing them directly on paper towels for too long may make them soggy.
- This recipe makes a great vegan alternative that can be customized with different dipping sauces or sandwich toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
