Hot Honey Fried Oyster Mushrooms:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb oyster mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed
- 1 cup spelt flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
-1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup plant-based almonds milk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
-Avocado Oil or Peanut Oil, for frying
- Organic honey (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional topping: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
1. Prepare the mushrooms: Clean the oyster mushrooms thoroughly and trim any tough stems. Tear the mushrooms into bite-sized pieces, resembling the shape of chicken tenders
2. Prepare the batter: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the spelt flour, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. In another bowl, mix the plant-based almond milk and hot sauce together until evenly combined.
4. Dip each mushroom piece into the flour mixture, coating it evenly on all sides. Shake off any excess flour.
5. Dip the floured mushroom piece into the plant-based almond milk mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
6. Return the mushroom piece to the flour mixture and coat it once again, pressing gently to adhere the flour to the mushroom.
7. Repeat the dipping process with the remaining mushroom pieces until all are coated.
8. Heat frying oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
9. Carefully place the coated mushroom pieces into the hot oil, in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
10. Fry the mushrooms for 3-4 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy, turning them occasionally for even cooking.
11. Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried mushrooms to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
12. Drizzle hot honey over the crispy fried mushrooms while they are still warm. You can adjust the amount of hot honey according to your preference for sweetness and heat.
13. Sprinkle optional topping such as chopped fresh parsley over the hot honey fried crispy oyster mushrooms for added flavor and visual appeal.
14. Serve immediately as a delicious appetizer or snack. Enjoy your Hot Honey Fried Crispy Oyster Mushrooms!
