Crispy KFC‑style oyster mushrooms: Your new party favourite

Oyster mushrooms in a crispy coating disappear from plates in the blink of an eye. It's hard to believe that mushrooms are hidden under that golden crust. They pair perfectly with a variety of sauces and dips.

Oyster mushrooms in KFC-style batter are a fantastic option for vegetarians and all fans of crispy snacks. Preparing them is incredibly simple, so adding oyster mushrooms to your party recipe repertoire is worth adding.

Oyster mushrooms can truly surprise you. They are great for sauces; you can fry them and add them to a burger, make soup with them, or turn them into delicious wings, just like those from a famous chicken chain.

KFC-style battered oyster mushrooms are perfect as a snack, a side dish, or a party dish. They can be served with fries or salad or eaten alone. I love this snack and often serve it to my guests. I don't know anyone who hasn't been impressed by them.

Ingredients:

• 250 grams oyster mushrooms

Marinade:

• 75 millilitres of vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried garlic
• 1 teaspoon cardamom
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon herb mixture
• 45 millilitres soy sauce.

Batter:

• 120 grams of all-purpose flour
• 40 grams cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 250 millilitres milk.

Coating:

• 90 grams cornmeal
• 90 grams of all-purpose flour
• 250 grams oyster mushrooms.

Preparation method:

Step 1. I cut the oyster mushrooms in half. I pour the vegetable oil and soy sauce into a bowl, add the sweet paprika, dried garlic, ground ginger, cardamom, and herb mixture, and mix thoroughly. I add the chopped mushrooms to the marinade and mix well. I cover it with plastic wrap and marinate for 1-2 hours.

Step 2. I proceed to prepare the batter. I mix the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and milk in a bowl until a thick batter forms without lumps. In a separate dish, I mix the ingredients for the coating.

Step 3. I dredge the marinated oyster mushroom pieces first in the batter and then in the coating, doing this thoroughly so they are well-covered with ingredients.

Step 4. I fry the oyster mushrooms in deep, well-heated oil until golden brown. After frying, I place them on a paper towel to remove excess oil and serve warm with my favourite dip. Enjoy!