OYSTER MUSHROOM FRIED CHICKEN AIR FRYER RECIPES

Steps:

• Wash and dry the oyster mushrooms. Break them up into medium-sized pieces - think like the size of fried chicken wings and breasts. Don’t make them too small or else the mushroom inside will get too crispy.
• Add all the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stir to combine the spices. In a separate large mixing bowl, combine all the wet ingredients and whisk into a smooth batter.
• Dip each mushroom wing into the wet batter first and shake off the excess really well. Then transfer to the dry ingredients bowl and toss to thoroughly coat the entire wing. Have a plate or rack ready to place them on. Repeat for each wing.
• Once all your wings are coated, spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the wings on the bottom of the basket but don’t overcrowd them. Give the top of each wing a good coating of cooking spray.
• Set your air fryer to 400°F for 24 mins. Flip the wings halfway through and spray the other side with cooking spray. Air fry for another 12 mins until both sides are golden brown. (24 mins total)
• Top off the crispy wings with buffalo or bbq sauce, or dip them in vegan ranch and enjoy!

Steps:

• In a bowl mix the 1 1/2 teaspoons of poultry seasoning with the soy milk. Mix until well combined. Set aside for 10 minutes.
• In a separate bowl combine the panko or breadcrumbs with the 1 teaspoon of poultry seasoning and all remaining spices. Stir until well combined. Set aside. In another bowl pour in the flour.
• To prep the oyster mushrooms, separate large pieces into smaller petals. You can cut off a little bit of the hard stem if desired. With a damp paper towel wipe away any dirt and debri.
• Dip each petal into the seasoned soy milk first, then dredge in the flour shaking off excess flour, then dip into the soy milk again. Lastly dredge in seasoned panko then set aside on a large cutting board or baking sheet. Continue doing this until all of the petals have been battered. If there are any with some spots of flour brush them with a little bit of the leftover soy milk.
• Lightly spray the battered mushrooms with the spray oil. Place as many as you can in your air fryer basket without overcrowding them. Put them in with the sprayed side up. Set the temperature to 400F for 9 minutes.
• After the 9 minutes flip over and spray with more spray oil if desired. Cook for another 4 to 5 more minutes. They're done once golden on both sides. Remove from the air fryer and allow to cool on a plate. Continue with batches until all mushrooms have been air fried.
• Serve as desired!