Fried 'Chicken' Blue Oysters

INGREDIENTS

1/2lb oyster mushrooms

1 cup buttermilk (or vegan substitute)

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp each salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin

1 Tbsp oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 C). 

1. Clean and separate mushrooms then toss together with buttermilk in a large bowl. Let marinate for 15 minutes. 

2. In a large bowl, combine flour and spices.

3. Spoon mushrooms out of the buttermilk (save the buttermilk) and dip each mushroom in the flour mixture.

4. Shake off excess flour and dip once more in the buttermilk, then once more in the flour.

5.  Grease your air fryer pan and place mushrooms in a single layer, leaving space between the mushrooms.

6. Cook for 5 minutes, then brush all sides with a small amount of oil to promote browning.

7. Cook for 5 to 10 more minutes until golden brown.

Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauces or as a fried ‘chicken’ sandwich!