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Vegan KFC Fried Chicken

Crispy Vegan KFC Fried Chicken That'll Wow Your Taste Buds

Discover this Crispy Vegan KFC Fried Chicken recipe with oyster mushrooms, a satisfying plant-based alternative to traditional fried chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mushrooms
  • 500 grams Oyster Mushrooms Torn into bite-sized pieces
For the Batter
  • 1 cup Plain All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Salt
  • 1 tsp Paprika Powder
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Marjoram
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Dried Sage
  • 1 tsp Allspice
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder Optional for heat
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
For the Wet Mixture
  • 200 ml Soy Milk Can substitute with oat milk or other plant-based alternatives
For Frying
  • 2 cups Cooking Oil Neutral oil for deep frying

Equipment

  • Non-stick saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Oyster Mushrooms: Wash and dry the oyster mushrooms, tearing larger pieces in half.
  2. Whisk the Spice Mixture: Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well blended.
  3. Create the Batter: Mix part of the spice mixture with soy milk and nutritional yeast until smooth.
  4. Coat the Mushroom Pieces: Dip mushrooms in the wet batter, then coat with remaining dry spice mixture.
  5. Heat the Oil: Heat cooking oil in a saucepan until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  6. Fry in Batches: Fry coated mushrooms in small batches for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Drain and Cool: Remove fried mushrooms and drain on paper towels; cool for 5-10 minutes.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Serve with lime juice and your choice of dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure each mushroom is thoroughly coated for optimal crunch. Monitor oil temperature carefully to achieve the best results.

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