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Air Fried Oyster Mushrooms

Crispy Air-Fried Mushroom Nuggets

A healthy spin on a fried favorite. Oyster mushrooms air-fried to crispy perfection. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cleaned and shredded oyster mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup semolina flour
  • 1/2 cup panko plus a bit extra
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or unflavored non-dairy milk of choice
  • 1 tsp minced dried garlic
  • 1/2 tsp hot Hungarian paprika*
  • salt, pepper to taste

Dipping Sauce Ideas: Sriracha, Roasted Garlic Marinara Sauce, Cocktail Sauce, Horseradish Sauce, Spicy Mustard, Ketchup

Instructions
 

Clean Mushrooms

  • Gently wipe away any dirt with a paper towel. Do not wet them. Remove stems and shred the tops into appropriate sized appetizer pieces.

Batter

  • Combine semolina flour, panko, and any seasonings in a large shallow bowl. Place the unsweetened non-dairy milk into a separate shallow bowl.
  • Dip each mushroom into the milk and then dredge into the batter mixture. Place in the air fryer.
  • Working in batches, fry the mushrooms until they are golden brown. I like to check mine every 5 minutes.

Notes

*You can use any type of spices. Oregano, basil, and parsley would work well.
 
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