Air Fried Oyster Mushrooms (Vegan Chicken Nuggets)

Enjoy super crispy air fried oyster mushrooms with a tender, meaty middle in just 30 minutes as a perfect vegan fried chicken substitute for game days (including Superbowl), special occasions, and more. Oven and deep-fryer methods included.

📝 Ingredients

• 7 oz oyster mushrooms
• 3/4 cup dairy-free milk
• 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup chickpea flour
• 1 cup oats (ground into a coarse flour (see notes))
• 3 Tbsp nutritional yeast ((see notes))
• 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)
• Cooking spray

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.First, gently clean each oyster mushroom with a damp paper towel or cloth.
2. 2Then, combine the dairy-free milk, vinegar, and chickpea flour in a bowl. Set aside for some minutes. Meanwhile, mix all the breading ingredients in a large bowl.
3. 3Working one at a time, coat an oyster mushroom in the wet mixture, then the breading, and repeat once more, so it's thoroughly coated. Repeat with the remaining mushrooms.
4. 4Spray your air fryer basket* with cooking spray and add a single layer of the mushrooms with space in between (cook in batches if necessary). Spray them generously with cooking spray. This will help them become crispy.*Check the FAQs in the post for the oven and skillet method.
5. 5Air fry the mushrooms for 14-16 minutes at 360 °F/180 °C, flipping them every 5 minutes and spraying them lightly with cooking spray each time.
6. 6Serve with this Yum Yum Sauce and enjoy!