Vegan Sweet & Spicy Oven “Fried Chick’n” Ⓥ

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb of oyster mushrooms
• 1 cup of flour of choice
• 1 tsp salt 
• 1/8 tsp black pepper 
• 3 & 1/2 cups vegan panko or breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tbsp parsley
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 3/4 cup of water, may need a couple tablespoons extra for desired thickness

Sweet & Hot Sauce

• 6 tbsp vegan butter
• 4 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne

METHOD:

• Pre-heat the oven to 425°F & wash mushrooms by wiping gently with a damp cloth or paper towel.
• Add the panko or bread crumbs to a shallow dish & set aside.
• Prepare your batter by whisking together flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, nutritional yeast, parsley, thyme, & water. Set aside.
• Dip each oyster mushroom into the wet batter, then the panko or bread crumbs. Transfer them onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Repeat until all mushrooms are done.
• Bake them for 20 minutes. Flip them over & bake them for another 15-20 minutes. 
• While the mushrooms are cooking, add all of the sauce ingredients to a saucepan & cook on low flame for 1-3 minutes until the butter is melted & begins to bubble.
• Add the cooked mushrooms to a bowl, pour the sauce over them & mix well. Serve them hot with your favorite sides. Enjoy!