Fried King Oyster Mushroom Bites
Delicious, crispy, and vegan, these Fried King Oyster Mushroom Bites are the perfect snack for any occasion, bursting with flavor and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Mushroom Ingredients
- 8 oz King oyster mushrooms Clean and slice into bite-sized pieces
Breading Ingredients
- ½ cup All-purpose flour Can substitute with chickpea flour for gluten-free option
- ¼ cup Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
- ½ tsp Paprika Optional to add more spice!
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
Frying
- as needed Vegetable oil For frying, about 1 inch in depth
Instructions
Preparation
- Clean the king oyster mushrooms gently with a damp cloth and slice them into bite-sized pieces.
Breading
- In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Frying
- Heat enough vegetable oil in a deep pan to submerge the mushroom bites.
- Drop a small bit of the flour mixture into the oil to test if it's ready; it should sizzle.
- Coat the mushroom bites in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Fry the mushrooms in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Serving
- Remove fried mushrooms from the oil and drain on a paper-towel lined plate. Season with additional salt if desired.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
You can enhance the flavor with additional spices such as cayenne or dried herbs. For a lighter alternative, try baking at 400°F for 20 minutes.