Description
Crispy and flavorful Fried Oyster Mushrooms that replicate the texture and taste of vegan fried chicken, coated in a spiced flour batter and fried to golden perfection. Served with creamy BBQ or spicy Sriracha dipping sauces, this recipe makes a perfect vegan snack or sandwich filling.
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 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 gently.
- Prepare Dry Mix: In a large bowl, combine the plain flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, and cracked pepper. Mix thoroughly until all spices are well incorporated.
- Make Wet Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup of the flour mixture with ¾ cups of water until smooth and free of lumps to create a batter.
- Coat Mushrooms: Dip each oyster mushroom first into the wet batter, then into the dry flour mixture. Repeat this process once more to double coat each mushroom, ensuring they are fully covered for extra crispiness.
- Heat Oil: Pour canola oil into a pot and heat over high heat until hot enough to fry (around 350°F or 175°C), but not smoking.
- Fry Mushrooms: Carefully drop the coated mushrooms into the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Fry for several minutes until the mushrooms are golden and crispy on all sides.
- Drain and Cool: Remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Then transfer to a cooling rack to keep crispy while frying remaining mushrooms.
- Serve: Enjoy the fried oyster mushrooms immediately with creamy BBQ or Sriracha dipping sauce or use them to make a delicious vegan fried chicken sandwich.
Notes
- Nutritional information is based on uncooked mushrooms; frying oil calories are not included and will vary depending on the oil used.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity to suit your preferred spice level.
- Do not overcrowd the frying pot to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as canola or vegetable oil, for best frying results.
- Keeping mushrooms on a cooling rack after frying helps maintain their crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
