Description
Crispy and flavorful vegan fried oyster mushrooms that mimic the texture and taste of fried chicken, seasoned with a blend of spices and perfect for dipping or making a delicious sandwich.
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 (canola oil recommended)
Dipping Sauces
- Creamy BBQ - equal parts mayonnaise and BBQ sauce with a dash of apple cider vinegar
- Sriracha
Instructions
- Clean the Mushrooms Wipe oyster mushrooms with a damp paper towel to remove any dirt without soaking them.
- Prepare Dry Flour Mix In a large bowl, combine the plain flour, paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and cracked pepper; mix well until evenly blended.
- Make Wet Batter In a separate bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup of the flour mixture with ¾ cups water until you achieve a smooth batter consistency.
- Coat the Mushrooms Dip each oyster mushroom first into the wet batter, then coat it thoroughly in the dry flour mixture. For extra crispiness, repeat by dipping back into the wet batter and then the dry flour mixture ensuring an even double coating on each piece.
- Heat Oil Fill a pot with enough canola oil for frying and heat over high heat until hot (approximately 350°F/175°C).
- Fry the Mushrooms Carefully drop the coated mushrooms into the hot oil in batches without overcrowding the pot. Fry for a few minutes, turning to ensure all sides become golden and crispy.
- Drain and Cool Remove fried mushrooms with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil, then transfer to a cooling rack to maintain crispiness.
- Serve Enjoy the crispy vegan fried oyster mushrooms with your favorite dipping sauce such as creamy BBQ or Sriracha, or use them to make a delicious vegan fried chicken-style sandwich.
Notes
- Nutritional information is based on uncooked mushrooms and does not include the oil absorbed during frying, which will affect calorie and fat content.
- You can adjust the cayenne pepper quantity to control the spice level to your preference.
- Use a cooling rack after frying instead of just paper towels to keep the mushrooms crispier longer.
- Canola oil is recommended for frying due to its neutral flavor and high smoke point, but other neutral oils like vegetable or sunflower oil also work well.
- Double coating the mushrooms in wet and dry batter helps achieve a crunchier texture similar to fried chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
