Description
A crispy and flavorful vegan fried 'chicken' alternative using oyster mushrooms coated in a seasoned batter and fried to golden perfection. Perfect as a snack or in a sandwich with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
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Fried Oyster Mushrooms
- 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 (adjust to taste]
- 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 sauce
Instructions
- Clean Mushrooms: Wipe oyster mushrooms thoroughly with a damp paper towel to remove any dirt without soaking them.
- Prepare Dry Mix: In a large bowl, combine plain flour, paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and cracked pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute all spices.
- Make Wet Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup of the flour-spice mixture with ¾ cups water until a smooth batter forms without lumps.
- Coat Mushrooms: Dip each mushroom first into the wet batter, then into the remaining dry flour mixture. Repeat this double coating by dipping back into the wet batter and again into the dry flour to ensure a crispy exterior.
- Heat Oil and Fry: Heat oil in a deep pot over high heat. Carefully drop a few coated mushrooms at a time into the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding. Fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about several minutes.
- Drain and Cool: Remove fried mushrooms with a slotted spoon, place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil, then transfer to a cooling rack to maintain crispiness.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the fried oyster mushrooms hot with creamy BBQ sauce or sriracha as dipping options. Alternatively, use them in a vegan 'chicken' sandwich for a delicious meal.
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Notes
- Nutritional information is based on uncooked mushrooms and does not include oil absorbed during frying; actual values may vary depending on oil type and amount used.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity according to your spice preference.
- For extra crispiness, ensure mushrooms are fully coated with the double batter method.
- Use a deep pot and maintain oil temperature to avoid soggy mushrooms.
- Paper towels and a cooling rack help keep mushrooms crispy after frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
