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Fried Oyster Mushrooms

Crispy fried mushrooms with a spiced batter and panko crumb breading and a juicy, chewy inside. These fried mushrooms take under half an hour to make and are great on their own, as part of a grain bowl or in a sandwich or wrap.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time19 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Canadian
Servings: 2
Calories: 235kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Prepare the mushrooms: Trim the very bottom of the stem from the mushrooms, including where they are all attached together. I leave some stem on. Wipe them with a paper towel to clean them if needed.
  • Make the batter. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, spices and salt. Slowly add the cold water, while whisking, to avoid lumps.
    You may need a tablespoon more or less of water, depending on flour measurement, etc. You want a very thick batter, thicker than pancake batter but not as thick as cake batter. It will need to coat the mushrooms and catch the bread crumbs.
    In another small bowl, pour in the panko crumbs. Set a plate to the side for the breaded mushrooms.
  • Bread the mushrooms. Designate a wet hand and a dry hand for breading so you don't end up with clumpy breading on both hands.
    With the 'wet hand' drop a mushroom in the batter, turn to coat and then drop the mushrooms into the bread crumbs. With the 'dry hand' coat the mushroom in the bread crumbs. Grab a small handful and drop them on top of the mushroom and then roll it around to fully coat it.
    Set the mushroom on the small plate for frying.
  • Fry the mushrooms. Heat a large skillet over medium to medium high heat. (I put my element on 6 out of 10). Add enough oil to coat the bottom.
    Once the oil is, hot add the mushrooms. You will probably have to fry in 2-3 batches.
    Fry the mushrooms for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
  • Serve the mushrooms. Remove fried mushrooms to a cooling rack (with holes in it), with paper towel underneath.
    Sprinkle with kosher salt directly after they come out of the oil.
    Serve warm.

Notes

This recipe is for oyster mushrooms, with thin stems and flat caps, not king oyster mushrooms with have very thick stems.
Don't like these spices? Use whatever spices are your favorite.
Want it spicy? Add more hot pepper powder to the batter, or coat the fried oyster mushrooms in buffalo sauce or hot sauce.
This recipe is vegan and vegetarian.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g