Description
Crispy and flavorful vegan fried oyster mushrooms that mimic the texture and taste of fried chicken, perfect for a delicious plant-based snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms
- 150 g oyster mushrooms
Batter and Coating
- 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
Dipping Sauces
- Creamy BBQ sauce - mix equal parts of mayonnaise and BBQ sauce with a dash of apple cider vinegar
- Sriracha sauce
Others
- Oil for frying (canola oil recommended)
- ¾ cup water
- ⅓ cup of the flour mixture (from above)
Instructions
- Clean Mushrooms: Wipe oyster mushrooms with a damp paper towel to remove any dirt carefully without soaking them.
- 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. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
- Prepare Wet Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup of the seasoned flour mixture with ¾ cups of water until you get a smooth batter consistency.
- Coat Mushrooms: Dip each oyster mushroom first into the wet batter, then coat with the dry flour mixture. For extra crunch, repeat the process by dipping again in the wet batter and flour mixture, ensuring full coverage.
- Heat Oil: Heat canola oil in a pot over high heat until hot enough for frying but not smoking.
- Fry Mushrooms: Carefully drop the coated mushrooms into the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Fry for several minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Drain and Cool: Remove the fried mushrooms with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Then transfer to a cooling rack to keep them crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy the fried oyster mushrooms with your favorite dipping sauce such as creamy BBQ or sriracha, or make a delicious vegan fried 'chicken' sandwich.
Notes
- Nutritional information is based on uncooked mushrooms and does not include oil absorption from frying; actual values may vary based on frying oil used.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity to suit your preferred spice level.
- Use canola oil or any neutral oil suitable for high-heat frying for best results.
- For extra crispiness, double coating the mushrooms as instructed is recommended.
- Ensure oil is sufficiently hot before frying to prevent sogginess and excess oil absorption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
