Vegan Fried Chicken from Oyster Mushrooms (KFC Copycat)
Vegan fried chicken made from oyster mushrooms — who would have thought it possible? This easy recipe is the BEST plant-based KFC copycat.
Ingredients
- 180 g white oyster mushrooms
- 1 ½ litres oil neutral high smoke point oil, for deep-frying
For the Vegan Buttermilk
- 200 ml plant-based milk soy, oat, etc are fine
- 4 teaspoons cider vinegar
For the Seasoned Coating
- 140 g plain flour all-purpose flour in the U.S.
- 1 teaspoon dried ginger powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon onion salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon celery powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black mustard
- 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
Instructions
- Make the vegan buttermilk by combining 200 ml plant-based milk with 4 teaspoons cider vinegar in a large bowl. Let it sit for around 10 minutes to thicken slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix 140 g plain flour with 1 teaspoon dried ginger powder½ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon onion salt, ¼ teaspoon garlic salt, ¼ teaspoon celery powder, 1 teaspoon ground black mustard, and 1 teaspoon black pepper powder .
- Add 1 tbsp of the seasoned flour and add it to the buttermilk mixture. Mix well. Take one of your 180 g white oyster mushrooms and dip it into the buttermilk mixture first, then into the seasoned flour. Repeat the process once more (we want to double-coat each mushroom). Repeat the process for the remaining mushrooms.
- Add 1 ½ litres oil to a deep-fryer or pan. If you're using a deep-fryer, set the temperature to 160℃ (or about 325℉), or, if you're using a pan, use a food thermometer to check the oil temperature. Once the oil heats, carefully lower the vegan fried chicken and cook until golden brown. We want to maintain the oil temperature, so don't overcrowd the fryer. Once done, drain on kitchen paper and fry the next batch.
- Serve with hot sauce, plant-based mayonnaise, vegan coleslaw, mashed potato, fries, or any side of your choice.
Notes
Purchased oyster mushrooms are usually very clean, but in case they are dirty (or you foraged your mushrooms!), brush any dirt off with a small brush or cloth before cooking. Gritty mushrooms are no fun to eat!
* If you don't want to deep-fry the vegan fried chicken, follow these instructions instead:
- To make vegan fried chicken in the oven: For oven-baked vegan fried chicken, first, preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the oyster mushroom pieces with adequate space between. Spray with oil, and once the oven comes to temperature, bake for 10 minutes. Turn the vegan chick’n pieces and bake for another 10 minutes or until golden.
- To make vegan fried chicken in the air-fryer: Set your air-fryer to 200°C (400°F) and arrange the VFC (vegan fried chicken) in the basket. Spray with oil and bake for 12-15 minutes, then turn the oyster mushrooms and cook for a further 12-15 minutes or until a deep golden brown and perfectly crispy.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 2267kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 7gFat: 238gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 212gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 259mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g
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