Name: Vegan "Fried Chicken"
Prep time: PT10 M
Cook time: PT15-20M
Yield: 4-6 people
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs oyster mushrooms (in clusters, not king oyster); 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup panko; 1/4 cup fine polenta ((optional but recommended)); salt, pepper, smoked paprika (to taste); 1 cup aquafaba (or 1 egg if you eat eggs); 1 tbsp vegan parmesan cheese (optional); extra-virgin olive oil (either in spray or in the bottle, for drizzling)

Vegan "Fried Chicken"

This recipe will make you fall in love with mushrooms all over again. Unlike fried chicken, it isn't fried, it's healthy, and it doesn't kill living being. Like fried chicken, however, it's to die for. You don't have to be vegan to make this or enjoy this. Just try, and you will not regret it. Buon appetito!

Course

Appetizers, Entrees, Side Dishes, Snacks

Servings	Prep Time
4-6people	10 minutes

Cook Time

15-20minutes

Servings	Prep Time
4-6people	10 minutes

Cook Time

15-20minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs oyster mushroomsin clusters, not king oyster
1cup breadcrumbs
1/2cup panko
1/4cup fine polenta(optional but recommended)
salt, pepper, smoked paprikato taste
1cup aquafabaor 1 egg if you eat eggs
1tbsp vegan parmesan cheeseoptional
Extra-virgin olive oileither in spray or in the bottle, for drizzling

Instructions

Clean your mushrooms with a damp towel (oyster mushrooms tend to be very clean) then separate them into smaller clusters (this will resemble fried chicken chunks)
Mix together all the dry ingredients for the breading (paprika, breadcrumbs, panko, salt, corn flour and parmesan cheese) and pour the aquafaba (or eggs) in a separate bowl. Lightly salt both.
Now dip the clusters of mushrooms in the aquafaba (or egg) first, with one hand, then in the breading with the other hand, making sure the breading sticks nicely to the mushroom.
Place all the mushrooms on a baking sheet (you may need two for this quantities) and either spray or drizzle them with a good extra-virgin olive oil.
Bake at 425 F for 15-20 minutes with convection on, or until they are nice and golden.
Take out of the oven, salt to taste (I love salt flakes for this) and serve immediately. The crunch is irresistible!