Plant-Based Fried Chicken with Oyster Mushrooms
A delicious spin on classic fried chicken using tender oyster mushrooms for a crunchy, savory, and satisfying plant-based meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound oyster mushrooms
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Clean and prepare the oyster mushrooms.
- Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Pour plant-based milk into another bowl.
- Dip each mushroom in milk, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the mushrooms in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
For extra crispy coating, double-dip the mushrooms. Ensure oil is hot enough before frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://www.glutenfreez.com/fried-chicken/