Air Fried Oyster Mushrooms (Just like Chicken Wings!
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These super crispy air fried oyster mushrooms are the perfect recipe for those who love a treat but don't want to feel super guilty about it!
Who used to love crispy chicken wings before going vegan? And who is, at the same time, trying to stay healthy and fit?
No problem at all, I got you all covered today!
They are first coated in a vegan buttermilk and a spiced crumbs, then simply air fried to achieve a very crispy texture that will absolutely amaze you!
I promise you will love this recipe, a dish that pretty much all people can enjoy as not only it is 100% plant based, but it's also gluten free!
It's a well balanced recipe that can be the star of the table, served as a main, a very yummy side or even a nice starter!
However you decide to serve it, make sure you make plenty as it will disappear from the table in a matter of seconds!
Since many of you have asked me on Facebook and Instagram which air fryer I would suggest, I thought I'd also spend some words about the air fryer I'm currently using.
I currently have this Touch Screen Cosori Air Fryer. I've got the XL which is 5.8 Liters which is way bigger than the one I was using before, and it also fits most of my trays when I want to bake a cake or anything.
It also has a reminder to shake the food in between cooking, which is very handy and it also can be turned off.
It's dead easy to clean. I put it straight to the washing machine most of the time, otherwise when I've got some food stuck to it, I simply soak the basked in soapy water for a while, and scrub it off with a sponge before hand washing it or put it in the washer.
Last but not least, this baby is pretty cheap. It's around 80£ (110$) and believe me, it is worthy every single penny, I highly recommend it if you are thinking on buying one, you'll be amazed!
Check out some of the other recipes I have posted that use or can be made in the air fryer:
- Air Fried Sweet Potato Falafels
- Vegan Pakora in the Air Fryer
- Vegan Garlic Mushrooms
- Banana Blossom "Fish" Cakes
- Crispy Sesame Tofu of This Vegan Thai Green Curry
- Courgette and Potato Cakes
For other "meaty" and tasty ideas make sure to check these Vegan Cauliflower Hot Wings, these Tofu "Ribs" with homemade BBQ Sauce, these Seitan Buffalo Wings or these Easy Tofu Puff Skewers.
How to Make Air Fried Mushrooms
Mushrooms are really good friends to us vegans, as they have that superb meaty-like texture and intense flavour that make them so versatile and indeed a perfect meat substitute.
Making this version of deep fried chicken that is both vegan and light cannot be easier my friends.
All you need is:
- Oyster Mushrooms - the star of the show; you can find it easily in Asian shops in the UK or in both off licence and large supermarkets.
- Plant Milk - I adore using soy but if you cannot consume soy products you can easily substitute it with the milk you normally consume, as long as it's unsweetened and unflavoured (last thing we want is to have our mushrooms with an aftertaste of vanilla, lol!)
- Corn Flakes - just make sure they're vegan and 100% gluten free (if you're on a GF diet). We need to crumble the flakes in a food processor to a bread crumbs-like texture. And this will be our coating for the mushrooms.
- Vinegar (or Lemon Juice) - to make our vegan buttermilk. The acidity of the vinegar will curdle the milk and thicken it. That's exactly what we need to soak our mushrooms in.
- Rice Flour (or any GF mix) - to form a batter with the buttermilk that will marvellously coat the mushrooms.
- Bicarbonate of Soda - to go into the crumb mix. It will react with the buttermilk allowing our batter to puff up during baking.
- Spices - to simply flavour the corn flakes crumbs.
First step is to make the vegan buttermilk.
To do so we simply have to measure the milk and stir in the vinegar. That's it. We can set aside the mixture for 10 minutes and let the chemistry do the work.
In the meantime we can blend the cornflakes into bread crumbs. Add the soda bicarbonate and mix of spices, and set aside.
In a bowl measure the flour, then add a bit of the vegan buttermilk at a time until well combined and lump-free. That's our buttermilk batter sorted.
Add the oyster mushrooms simply cleaned with a damp cloth to the batter, coat them well and allow to rest for 30 minutes in the mixture.
Take one mushroom out and coat it well into the corn flakes mixture, then arrange it in the air fryer slightly oiled.
Continue until all mushrooms are coated (it may require a couple of baking rounds, depending on the size of your air fryer) and place in the air fryer making sure to form only one layer of mushrooms. It is very important not to overlap the mushrooms in order to have the perfect outcome, so keep that in mind!
Cook for 15 minutes at 180°C (350°F) turning the mushrooms at half time.
Repeat the previous steps with all the mushrooms left.
Before serving, just pop all the mushrooms back in the air fryer for a couple of minutes so they're all hot and crispy.
Enjoy with your favourite dipping sauces!
What if you don't have an air fryer
To emulate the air-fryer cooking place the breaded mushrooms onto a cooling rack over a tray and bake in a preheated oven at the same temperature fan assisted for 20-25 minutes, flipping the mushrooms half way through.
Air Fried Oyster Mushrooms (Just like Chicken Wings!)
Ingredients:
300 g Oyster Mushrooms
250 g Plant Based Milk (Soy)
50 g Rice Flour
25 g Corn Flakes (1 cup)
1 tablespoon Vinegar
1 teaspoon Soda Bicarbonate
...mix of spices...
½ tablespoon Paprika
½ tablespoon Chicken Seasoning
½ tablespoon Celery Salt
2 teaspoon Garlic Granules
1 teaspoon Chili Flakes
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
½ teaspoon Sage
½ teaspoon Thyme
Method:
1. Make the vegan buttermilk by combining plant based milk and vinegar. Stir well and set aside for 10 minutes.
2. Blend the cornflakes into bread crumbs texture. Add soda bicarbonate and mix of spices, then set aside.
3. In a bowl measure the flour, then add a bit of the vegan buttermilk at a time until well combined and lump-free.
4. Add the oyster mushrooms simply cleaned with a damp cloth to the batter, coat them well and allow to rest for 30 minutes in the buttermilk mixture.
5. Take one mushroom out and coat it well into the corn flakes mixture, then arrange it in the air fryer slightly oiled.
6. Continue until you have formed one layer of mushrooms in the air fryer.
7. Cook for 15 minutes at 180°C (350°F) turning the mushrooms at half time.
8. Repeat the previous steps with all the mushrooms left.
9. Before serving, just pop all the mushrooms back in the air fryer for a couple of minutes so they're all hot and crispy.
10. Enjoy the air fried oyster mushrooms with your favourite dipping sauces 🙂
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Check out some of the other recipes I have posted that use or can be made in the air fryer:
- Air Fried Sweet Potato Falafels
- Vegan Pakora in the Air Fryer
- Vegan Garlic Mushrooms
- Banana Blossom "Fish" Cakes
- Crispy Sesame Tofu of This Vegan Thai Green Curry
- Courgette and Potato Cakes
For other "meaty" and tasty ideas make sure to check these Vegan Cauliflower Hot Wings, these Tofu "Ribs" with homemade BBQ Sauce, these Seitan Buffalo Wings or these Easy Tofu Puff Skewers.
Sandy
If you don't have an air fryer, can you do these in the oven?
Adriana Z.
Hi Sandy. Sure you can!
To simulate the air-fryer cooking place the breaded mushrooms onto a cooling rack over a tray and bake at the same temperature fan assisted for 20-25 minutes, flipping the mushrooms half way through.
Dominica
Can you Use breadcrumbs or even crushed up crackers instead of the corn flakes?
Adriana Z.
Hi Dominica! Sure, you can use both alternatives if you prefer.
Enjoy it!
Jazz
Hi, could i substitute the rice flour for anything else?💗
Adriana Z.
Of course! If you don't mind the recipe being gluten free you can use all purpose, otherwise any other gf flour will do 🙂
Hope you enjoy!
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Elizabeth
These mushrooms in the air fryer are absolutely mind blowing. Not only they taste amazing, but they also seem deep fried!!!
Thank you for the recipe Adriana.
Adriana Z.
They are, aren't they?
Thank you so much for the feedback Elizabeth 🙂
Take care!