Air Fried Oyster Mushrooms (Vegan Chicken Nuggets)
Enjoy super crispy air fried oyster mushrooms with a tender, meaty middle in just 30 minutes as a perfect vegan fried chicken substitute for game days (including Superbowl), special occasions, and more. Oven and deep-fryer methods included.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 7 oz (200 g) oyster mushrooms
- 3/4 cup (180 g) dairy-free milk
- 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup (50 g) chickpea flour
Breading
- 1 cup (90 g) oats ground into a coarse flour (see notes)
- 3 Tbsp (15 g) nutritional yeast (see notes)
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Black pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.First, gently clean each oyster mushroom with a damp paper towel or cloth.
- Then, combine the dairy-free milk, vinegar, and chickpea flour in a bowl. Set aside for some minutes. Meanwhile, mix all the breading ingredients in a large bowl.
- Working one at a time, coat an oyster mushroom in the wet mixture, then the breading, and repeat once more, so it's thoroughly coated. Repeat with the remaining mushrooms.
- Spray your air fryer basket* with cooking spray and add a single layer of the mushrooms with space in between (cook in batches if necessary). Spray them generously with cooking spray. This will help them become crispy.*Check the FAQs in the post for the oven and skillet method.
- Air fry the mushrooms for 14-16 minutes at 360 °F/180 °C, flipping them every 5 minutes and spraying them lightly with cooking spray each time.
- Serve with this Yum Yum Sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- Oats: You can use breadcrumbs (regular or GF) instead of oats.
- Nutritional yeast: Will add a cheesy/umami flavor. If you don't want to use it, add a little mushroom powder or just add more spices.
Nutrition Facts
Air Fried Oyster Mushrooms (Vegan Chicken Nuggets)
Amount per Serving
Calories
99
% Daily Value*
Fat
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
0.25
g
1
%
Sodium
385
mg
16
%
Potassium
308
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
15.5
g
5
%
Fiber
3.5
g
14
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
227
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
1.5
mg
2
%
Calcium
44
mg
4
%
Iron
1.5
mg
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.