Best Fried Oyster Mushrooms Recipe (Better Than KFC)

KFC style fried Oyster mushrooms

This recipe uses white oyster mushrooms which are large . The taste of the mushroom on its own is a bit bland, but it absorbs flavours easily. This fried version is crispy and crunchy, the vegetarian subsitute for fried chicken? 😊, well every time we make or buy KFC, this fried mushrooms are made for my daughter who is pure vegetarian. This type of mushroom is also a little chewy, so remove the thick stems . Pls do try .

**Ingredients:**

*Oyster Mushrooms:*
– White oyster mushrooms (large size)
About 10.

*Dry Mix:*
– 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
– 1/2 cup Corn Starch
– 1/2 cup Rice Flour
– 1 tsp Salt
– 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
– 1/2 tsp Mushroom Powder
– 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

*Wet Mix:*
– Water (to mix with dry ingredients)

*Other:*
– Oil for frying
– Hot sauce
– Mayonnaise
– Chili sauce

**Instructions:**

1. Wash the oyster mushrooms thoroughly and pat them dry using a kitchen towel. Remove the  bottom part of the rubbery stems and keep the caps with a bit of the stems.

2. In a plate, combine all the dry mix ingredients: all-purpose flour, corn starch, rice flour, salt, black pepper, mushroom powder, and garlic powder. Mix well.

3. Separate the dry mix into two portions, with a 75:25 ratio.

4. Add a little water to the larger portion of the dry mix to create a medium-thick batter. Whisk the batter until smooth.

5. Dip each mushrooms into the smaller portion of the dry mix first, coating it evenly. Then dip it into the batter, ensuring it’s well coated.

6. Dip the battered mushroom once more into the  the dry mix, coating it thoroughly for a crispy texture.

7. Heat oil in a frying pan or deep fryer. Carefully place the coated mushrooms into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy.

8. Remove the fried mushrooms from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

9. Serve the KFC-style fried oyster mushrooms hot with your favorite hot sauce or a mixture of mayonnaise and chili sauce. These mushrooms can also be used to make delicious burgers.

Enjoy your vegetarian alternative to fried chicken!