Description
Crispy and flavorful vegan fried 'chicken' made with oyster mushrooms double coated in a seasoned flour and batter mixture, fried to golden perfection. Perfect as a snack or in a sandwich, served with creamy BBQ or spicy Sriracha sauce.
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
Batter Liquid
- ¾ cup water
- ⅓ cup flour mixture (from above)
Frying
- Oil for frying (canola oil recommended)
Dipping Sauces
- Creamy BBQ sauce: 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 debris.
- Prepare Dry Flour Mix: In a large bowl, combine plain flour, paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and cracked pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Make Wet Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup of the prepared flour mixture with ¾ cup water until smooth and free of lumps to create the batter.
- Double Coat Mushrooms: Dip each mushroom first into the wet batter, then coat in the dry flour mixture. Repeat by dipping again into the wet batter and then the dry flour mixture to ensure a thick, even coating.
- Heat Oil: Pour oil into a deep pot and heat over high heat until hot and ready for frying (around 350°F or 175°C).
- Fry Mushrooms: Carefully drop the coated mushrooms into the hot oil in batches without overcrowding. Fry for several minutes, turning as needed, until all sides are golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Cool: Remove fried mushrooms with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Transfer to a cooling rack to maintain crispiness while frying the rest.
- Serve: Enjoy the fried oyster mushrooms hot with your choice of creamy BBQ sauce or spicy Sriracha. They also make a delicious vegan 'chicken' sandwich filling.
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Notes
- Nutritional info is based on uncooked mushrooms only; frying oil is not accounted for and will affect total calories and fat.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity according to your preferred spice level.
- Use canola or another neutral-flavored oil suitable for high-temperature frying.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the frying pot to maintain oil temperature and crispiness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute plain flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
