Crispy Fried Oyster Mushrooms
This recipe offers a vegan twist on a Southern classic by using oyster mushrooms to mimic the texture and taste of fried oysters. The mushrooms are coated in a flavorful Southern-style seasoning, dipped in a wet batter, dredged in a dry coating, and fried to golden perfection. They are served with a spicy sriracha mayo dip.
Equipment
- Deep fryer or large skillet
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Tongs or slotted spoon
- Paper towels for draining
Ingredients
For the Wet Batter:
- 1 cup Milk of choice 240 ml
- ½ cup All-purpose flour 60 grams
- ½ cup Cornstarch 60 grams
- 2 tbsp Southern-style seasoning recipe below
For the Dry Coating:
- ½ cup All-purpose flour 60 grams
- ½ cup Cornstarch 60 grams
- 2 tbsp Southern-style seasoning
For Frying:
- Oil for frying enough to submerge the mushrooms
For Serving:
- Sriracha mayo to taste
- Southern-style Seasoning:
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1½ tsp Thyme
- 1½ tsp Basil
- 1½ tsp Oregano
- 1 tbsp Celery salt
- 1 tbsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Dried mustard
- 4 tbsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp Garlic salt
- 1 tbsp Ground ginger
- 3 tbsp White pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Southern-style Seasoning:
- Mix all the spices listed under Southern-style Seasoning together in a bowl and set aside
Prepare the Wet Batter:
- In a bowl, whisk together the milk, flour, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons of the Southern-style seasoning until smooth.
Prepare the Dry Coating:
- In another bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons of Southern-style seasoning. Mix well to ensure an even blend for coating.
Coat the Mushrooms:
- Dip each oyster mushroom first into the wet batter, making sure it is well coated.
- Then, dredge the mushroom in the dry coating mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
Fry the Mushrooms:
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to about 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully add the coated mushrooms to the hot oil and fry until they are golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Remove the mushrooms from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain off excess oil.
Serve:
- Serve the crispy mushrooms hot, accompanied by sriracha mayo for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness of the Southern-style seasoning and sriracha mayo according to taste.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to avoid soggy batter.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and ensure the cornstarch is gluten-free.
- Mushrooms can be kept warm in a low oven while frying in batches to maintain crispiness when serving to a group.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal