Crispy Fried Oyster Mushroom Recipe (vegan fried chicken)

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Fried Oyster Mushroom Recipe (vegan and gluten-free)

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This crispy fried oyster mushroom recipe (vegan fried chicken) is the real deal. Delicious, crispy, savory, and fulfilling all desires for classic fried chicken. I made a homemade vegan chipotle mayo from chickpeas and you can find the recipe linked below. If you don’t like spicy mayo, a ranch dressing would be really tasty with this as well.

I used nutritious oyster mushrooms for this fried mushrooms recipe because they work perfectly as far as shape, size, texture, and taste. Another option is to use chicken of the woods, which indeed resembles the taste and texture of chicken quite remarkably. One thing I love about this recipe is the combination of spices that are mixed into the dredging flour. It makes for a flavor breading and adds so much dimension and zest.  

I made these into a gluten-free fried oyster mushrooms recipe by using a gf baking flour mix from Red Bob’s Mill. Their classic baking gf blend worked great for the batter and dry coating. It cooked perfectly in the hot oil and the result was crispy and tasted amazing. Big gluten-free win on this recipe. Whether you are making oyster mushroom fried chicken or want to use this for any other fried recipe, it will be a great success. 

This umami vegan fried chicken is just the start – you can eat it as is, dipped into the delicious spicy mayo or you can use it as a star in many other dishes. You can use this recipe to make a fried oyster mushroom sandwich or fried oyster mushroom burger. I think this recipe would also be amazing if you cut the mushrooms into smaller pieces and served it inside a buttered and toasted hotdog bun with tartar sauce to emulate a classic fried clam roll. My mother-in-law exclaimed that these vegan fried oyster mushrooms reminded her of fried oysters.

Filling and satisfying plant-based comfort foods are one way to be fully satisfied and happy when eating a plant-based diet and this is a great recipe to indulge in. If you want to make a more healthy alternative, try an oil-free method such as using an air fryer. 

This was an easy recipe to make and can honestly say that I had SO much fun making this. It’s tactile and messy and the crispy mushrooms come out gorgeous and strikingly similar to real Southern fried chicken. I can’t wait for you to try this perfectly seasoned crispy fried oyster mushroom recipe (vegan fried chicken).

Easy fried oyster mushroom recipe

Ingredients:

• Oyster mushrooms 150 grams (about three packages if pre-boxed)
• 1 1/2 cups of flour (I used a gluten-free baking mix)
• 3/4 cup of vegan milk
• 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• Black pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup chickpea chipotle mayo
• 2 cups avocado oil
• Parsley
• Lemon wedges

Directions:

1. Set up your workstation with 2 plates and add 1 cup of flour onto one of the plates. Stir the apple cider vinegar into the almond milk and let it sit for a couple of minutes.

2. Add 1/2 cup flour to another plate, season with salt, and pour in the almond milk. Whisk to dissolve the flour. Then, add a generous pinch of salt to the other plate followed by some pepper, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and cinnamon. Mix to combine.

3. Coat the oyster mushrooms in the dry mix, then in the wet mix, and again in the dry mix. Repeat until all of the oyster mushrooms are coated.

4. Make the dipping sauce by making this chickpea chipotle mayo recipe or mixing mayo with a hot sauce such as sriracha.

5. Pour the avocado oil into a frying pan and heat up on medium heat for 2-3min. Take a small piece of mushroom coated in batter and dry flour and drop in the oil to test to see if it is ready. When there is a prominent bubbling upon dropping the mushroom in oil and it cooks to golden brown within a few minutes, it is ready.

6. Carefully place in the oyster mushrooms. Fry in small batches to prevent overcrowding the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Flip the mushrooms over and cook for another couple of minutes. Or cook until golden brown.

7. Carefully transfer the fried mushrooms onto a cooling rack or plate covered in paper towels and let them rest for a minute or so before serving. 

8. Serve with a sprinkle of flaky Maldon salt, chopped parsley, and some lemon wedges.

9. Enjoy these vegan southern fried mushrooms!

Fried oyster mushrooms calories:780 per serving

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Notes:

Fried mushroom sauce: homemade vegan chipotle mayo. This smoky, spicy, and creamy mayo is to die for and a must with this recipe(and pretty much anything)! But, if you don’t like spicy Mayo, ranch would also be bomb.

The spice blend is not the same as cajun fried mushrooms but it has some similarities and is just as tasty. Either way, you can use the spices listed above or you can use a Cajun spice blend. 

Fried oyster mushrooms air fryer method:  To make this healthier by omitting frying in oil, you can definitely try to use an air fryer for this recipe and it will probably come out fine, I did not use this method as this is a specifically deep-fried oyster mushroom recipe. 

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how to make batter for fried mushrooms (extra crispy coating)

The batter for fried mushrooms includes both dry flour coating and wet batter coating.

• Wet batter: flour, almond milk, vinegar spices, salt, and pepper,
• Dry flour: flour and salt

Process: coating in dry flour followed by dipping in wet batter then placing back into and coating with the dry flour once again.

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Benefits:

• Oyster mushrooms are a low-calorie food, making them an ideal addition to a weight-loss diet.
• They are a great source of protein, containing all the essential amino acids needed by the body.
• Oyster mushrooms contain beta-glucans, a type of soluble fiber that can help reduce cholesterol levels and boost the immune system.
• They are rich in antioxidants, which can help protect against cell damage caused by free radicals.
• Oyster mushrooms have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation throughout the body.

Health:

• Oyster mushrooms contain several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D, potassium, calcium, and iron.
• They are also a good source of B vitamins, which are important for energy production and brain function.
• Oyster mushrooms have been shown to have anti-cancer properties and may help prevent the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Nutrition:

• A 100-gram serving of oyster mushrooms contains about 35 calories, 3 grams of protein, and less than 1 gram of fat and sugar.
• They are low in carbohydrates and high in fiber, with about 2 grams of fiber per 100 grams of mushrooms.
• Oyster mushrooms are a good source of potassium, with about 400 milligrams per 100 grams.

Interesting facts:

• Oyster mushrooms get their name from their oyster-like shape and texture.
• They are one of the most widely cultivated mushrooms in the world, with a history of cultivation dating back to ancient China.
• Oyster mushrooms are often used in vegetarian and vegan cooking as a meat substitute due to their chewy texture and umami flavor.
• They can be found growing naturally on dead or dying trees, and are often used in bioremediation to clean up contaminated soil.

Along with using this as a main meal by itself or in a sandwich or filling for a hot dog bun, this is a great vegan/vegetarian snack, appetizer, and finger food. This is a great recipe for crowds or party food.

I’m excited to share my favorite oyster mushroom fried chicken recipe with you.  I’d love to hear about your favorite fried mushroom recipes, so please leave a comment below. If you try out my recipe and make any changes or additions, feel free to share those as well! You can also find more of my food journey on Pinterest at Molé in the Wall, where I share my favorite recipes.

If you enjoyed these vegan fried oyster mushrooms, I think you’ll also love my other snack recipes, such as my crispy smashed potatoes, spicy mayo salmon bowl, or buffalo cauliflower wings. 

I hope you give this deep fried oyster mushroom recipe a try and enjoy it as much as my family and I do. This recipe is my favorite of the mushroom recipes I have on the site and I have a feeling it will be yours too! Don’t forget to rate and share the recipe if you love it.

Now you know exactly how to make this crispy fried oyster mushroom recipe (vegan fried chicken). Have fun and then enjoy! 

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