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Vegan KFC Style Fried Chicken Copycat

These crispy, addictive KFC style vegan fried 'chicken' is made with the signature 11 herbs and spices for the perfect crunch and taste!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Keyword: fast food, kfc, mushroom recipes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 4 big oyster mushroom clusters (or you can do 9-10 small ones)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp black salt (for that eggy flavour)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground ginger powder
  • 2 tbsp paprika powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper or 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp all spice
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • neutral oil to fry

Wet Mixture

  • 1/3 flour mix
  • 2/3 unsweetened oat or soy milk
  • squeeze lemon juice

Instructions

  • Make your vegan buttermilk by combining milk with squeeze of lime or lemon juice.
  • Combine the flour with baking powder, 11 herbs and spices and whisk until well combined.
  • Combine 1/3 cup flour mix with 2/3 cup vegan buttermilk and whisk until well combined.
  • Heat up some oil for frying. Dunk the oyster mushroom clusters in the wet batter, followed by the dry flour mix. Shake off excess flour.
  • Deep fry cluster by cluster until golden brown and crispy.
  • Drain excess oil with a paper towel gently.
  • Enjoy with your favourite dipping sauce!