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Chicken-Fried Mushrooms & Gravy

Crispy Chicken-Fried Mushrooms & Gravy for Comfort Food Lovers

Delight in Chicken-Fried Mushrooms & Gravy, a crispy and savory dish perfect for comfort food lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mushrooms
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch Essential for crispiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Alternative: fresh garlic.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Optional.
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika Smoked paprika is also an option.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust down if using table salt.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Omit if unavailable.
  • 1 box Oyster Mushrooms Portobello can be substituted.
For the Buttermilk Mixture
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk Regular milk is an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar Lemon juice can be a substitute.
For Frying
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Canola oil is a good alternative.
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt For finishing.
For the Gravy
  • 2 tablespoons Vegan Butter Regular butter can be used.
  • 1 cup Cremini Mushrooms Button mushrooms can substitute.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Optional.
  • to taste Chopped Chives Green onions are a good substitute.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Whisk
  • airtight container
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Let this sit for 10 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of cornstarch, and other spices. Stir well.
  3. Dredge oyster mushrooms in the dry mixture, dip in buttermilk, then return to the dry mixture for a second coat.
  4. Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
  5. Fry the mushrooms in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain excess oil.
  6. In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of vegan butter over medium heat, sauté mushrooms and garlic until softened.
  7. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour over the mixture, gradually add 1 cup of almond milk until thickened.
  8. Arrange fried mushrooms on plates, ladle gravy over, and garnish with chopped chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Serve hot for the best experience. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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