Air Fried Oyster Mushrooms (Vegan Chicken Nuggets) Recipe
These Air Fried Oyster Mushrooms are a delicious vegan alternative to chicken nuggets, featuring a crispy coating made from chickpea flour, oats, and nutritional yeast. Perfectly seasoned and air fried to golden perfection, they make a healthy and flavorful snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Wet Mixture
- 3/4 cup dairy-free milk
- 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup chickpea flour
Breading
- 1 cup oats (ground into a coarse flour)
- 3 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 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
Main Ingredient
- 7 oz oyster mushrooms
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Clean Mushrooms: Gently clean each oyster mushroom using a damp paper towel or cloth to remove any dirt without damaging the delicate texture.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a bowl, combine the dairy-free milk, apple cider vinegar, and chickpea flour. Stir well and set aside for a few minutes to thicken slightly.
- Mix Breading: In a large bowl, combine the ground oats, nutritional yeast, salt, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to create the breading mix.
- Coat Mushrooms: One at a time, dip each oyster mushroom into the wet mixture, then dredge in the breading mix to coat. Repeat the dipping and coating process once more to ensure a thorough and crispy crust.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking, then arrange the coated mushrooms in a single layer with space between them for even cooking. Spray the mushrooms generously with cooking spray.
- Air Fry: Cook the mushrooms at 360°F (180°C) for 14-16 minutes. Flip them every 5 minutes and lightly spray with cooking spray each time to promote crispiness.
- Serve: Once golden and crispy, serve the air fried oyster mushrooms hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as Yum Yum Sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use old-fashioned oats ground into a coarse flour.
- You can substitute the dairy-free milk with any plant-based milk you prefer.
- Check the original recipe post FAQs for alternative cooking methods like oven baking or skillet frying.
- Ensure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation and even cooking.
