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Vegan Fried Oyster Mushrooms

Crispy, Delicious Vegan Fried Oyster Mushrooms

4servings
30 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Vegan Fried Oyster Mushrooms

About this recipe

Satisfy your cravings with this delightful vegan recipe for fried oyster mushrooms. These mushrooms offer a meaty texture and delicate flavor, perfectly paired with a crispy coating. Ideal as an appetizer or a main course, serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound oyster mushrooms
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup plant-based milk
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

  1. 1

    Clean the oyster mushrooms using a damp cloth.

  2. 2

    Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Mix plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar to create vegan buttermilk.

  4. 4

    Dip each mushroom in flour mixture, then in vegan buttermilk, and again in flour for a thick coating.

  5. 5

    Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a skillet.

  6. 6

    Fry mushrooms in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy.

  7. 7

    Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

  8. 8

    Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.

Chef's tip

For extra crispiness, consider double coating the mushrooms in the flour mixture.

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