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Vegan Oyster Mushrooms Air Fryer Fried Chicken

Juicy oyster mushroom clusters coated in seasoned flour and air-fried until crisp and golden, with medium heat and big comfort-food flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Course: Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Mushroom “Chicken”
  • 2 heaping cups oyster mushrooms kept in whole clusters, 125 g
  • 1 cup buttermilk see note for vegan substitute
  • 1 tablespoon oil
Vegan Buttermilk Substitute:
  • Use 1 cup of soy milk or almond milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
For the Seasoned Flour
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

Method
 

  1. Keep mushrooms in whole clusters and pat dry.
  2. Mix buttermilk with oil.
  3. Stir flour with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cumin.
  4. Dip mushrooms in wet mix, then coat in seasoned flour. Double coat if you want thicker crust.
  5. Air fry at 375°F for 14–16 minutes, flipping halfway.
  6. Rest briefly and serve warm with dips.