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Chicken-Fried Mushrooms & Gravy

Crispy Chicken-Fried Mushrooms & Gravy for Comforting Nights

A delightful twist on a classic, these Chicken-Fried Mushrooms & Gravy capture the essence of comfort food in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mushrooms
  • 12 ounces Oyster mushrooms Look for large bunches.
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 0.5 cup Cornstarch Enhances crispiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper To taste
  • 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk Can swap with any non-dairy milk.
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
  • Vegetable oil For frying Ensure crispy texture.
  • Flaky sea salt To taste Adds finishing touch.
For the Gravy
  • 2 tablespoons Vegan butter
  • 1 cup Cremini mushrooms Chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • Chopped chives For garnish.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a bowl, combine 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk with 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Whisk together 1 cup of flour, 0.5 cup of cornstarch, and spices in a separate bowl.
  3. Dip each oyster mushroom into the buttermilk, then dredge in the dry mixture until fully coated.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Carefully fry the coated mushrooms in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Melt 2 tablespoons of vegan butter over medium heat in a separate pan and sauté chopped cremini mushrooms and minced garlic until soft.
  7. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour over the sautéed mushrooms, whisk in 1 cup of almond milk, and cook until thickened.
  8. Serve the Chicken-Fried Mushrooms piled on plates, ladled with gravy and garnished with chopped chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. To reheat, bake at 375°F for 10-15 minutes.

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