Description
Crispy and flavorful vegan fried oyster mushrooms that mimic classic fried chicken, perfect for a tasty plant-based snack or sandwich filling. Coated in a seasoned flour and batter, then deep-fried to golden perfection and served with creamy BBQ or spicy Sriracha dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
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, such as canola oil
Dipping Sauces
- Creamy BBQ sauce - mix equal parts mayonnaise with BBQ sauce and a dash of apple cider vinegar
- Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Mushrooms: Wipe oyster mushrooms with a damp paper towel to remove any dirt and ensure they are clean but not soaked.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the plain flour with paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and cracked pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.
- Make Wet Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup of the seasoned flour mixture with ¾ cup of water until smooth and free of lumps to form the wet batter.
- Coat Mushrooms: Dip each mushroom first into the wet batter, then coat it with the flour mixture. Repeat by dipping again into the wet batter and then the flour mixture for a double coating, ensuring the mushrooms are fully covered.
- Heat Oil: Heat oil in a pot over high heat until hot enough for frying. Use enough oil to submerge the mushrooms partially for even cooking.
- Fry Mushrooms: Carefully add the coated mushrooms one at a time in batches without overcrowding the pot. Fry until they turn golden and crispy on all sides, which should take a few minutes.
- Drain and Cool: Remove the fried mushrooms with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Transfer to a cooling rack to keep them crispy while frying the remaining batches.
- Serve: Enjoy the crispy fried oyster mushrooms warm with your favorite dipping sauce such as creamy BBQ or spicy Sriracha. They also make a great vegan fried chicken sandwich filling.
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Notes
- Nutritional values are based on uncooked mushrooms; frying oil is not included and will affect calorie and fat content depending on type and amount used.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity according to your preferred spice level.
- Ensure oil is sufficiently hot before frying to avoid greasy mushrooms.
- For extra crispiness, you can double fry the mushrooms by frying them twice for a shorter time each.
- Use canola oil or another neutral oil with a high smoke point for best frying results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 75 g
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
