Vegan GF Fried Mushrooms
This Vegan GF Fried Mushrooms recipe is a simple and delicious plant-based alternative to fried chicken. KFC, who?! I used a variety of culinary mushrooms for this dish:
- oyster mushrooms
- lions mane
- chestnut mushrooms
I’m obsessed with mushrooms! They taste good and they’re good for you.
Health Benefits to this Vegan GF Fried Mushrooms Recipe
According to Food Revolution, “mushrooms are packed with nutritional value. They’re low in calories, and are great sources of fiber and protein (especially on a plant-based diet).
Mushrooms also provide many important nutrients, including B vitamins, selenium, potassium, copper, and (when exposed to the sun) vitamin D.
Even though the majority of mushrooms you’ll see in grocery stores are white mushrooms, don’t let their color deceive you. White button mushrooms are packed with as many antioxidants as more colorful fruits and vegetables.”
Ingredients needed:
- mushroom
- gluten-free flour
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- smoked paprika
- plant milk
- salt & pepper
- oil (if not using an air fryer)
Method for making this recipe:
- Break the mushrooms into bite sized pieces using your hands.
- For the dry mix: In a medium to large bowl mix in gluten-free flour, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt & pepper.
- In another bowl fill it with plant milk of your choice.
- Take your mushroom pieces and dip it in the plant milk, then the dry mix. Repeat twice then set breaded mushrooms onto a clean plate.
- Heat up a deep pan on high to medium heat with avocado or olive oil filled halfway. Temperature should be about 375°F.
- Place one layer of mushrooms into the pan. Cook the mushrooms in small batches. Cook 1-2 minutes on one side until golden, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. If mushrooms blacken too easily, then turn the heat down. *see notes below for air fryer
- Take cooked mushrooms out of the oil and allow to completely coo onto a plate lined with a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- Serve with dipping sauce of your choice. Enjoy!
*If using an air fryer: place in air fryer at 375° for 7-10 minutes until crispy.
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Vegan GF Fried Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 1 lb culinary mushrooms of your choice I suggest oyster and lions mane mushrooms
- 1 cup gluten-free flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup plant milk I used gluten free oat milk
- avocado or olive oil for frying Unless you're using an air fryer
Instructions
- Break the mushrooms into bite sized pieces using your hands.
- For the dry mix: In a medium to large bowl mix in gluten-free flour, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt & pepper.
- In another bowl fill it with plant milk of your choice.
- Take your mushroom pieces and dip it in the plant milk, then the dry mix. Repeat twice then set breaded mushrooms onto a clean plate.
- Heat up a deep pan on high to medium heat with avocado or olive oil filled halfway. Temperature should be about 375°F.
- Place one layer of mushrooms into the pan. Cook the mushrooms in small batches. Cook 1-2 minutes on one side until golden, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. If mushrooms blacken too easily, then turn the heat down.
- Take cooked mushrooms out of the oil and allow to completely coo onto a plate lined with a paper towel to remove excess oil. Take cooked mushrooms out of the oil and allow to completely coo onto a plate lined with a paper towel to remove excess oil. *See notes below if using an air fryer*
- Serve with dipping sauce of your choice. Enjoy!
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