Crispy, crunchy, and the prefect balance of sweet and spice. This super crispy deep fried Hot Maple Fried Mushroom Sandwich is all vegan and all delicious. Made with vegan buttermilk-marinated oyster mushrooms, it's deceptively meaty!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 40minutes
Cook Time 15minutes
Marinade Time 30minutes
Total Time 1hour25minutes
Servings 2sandwiches
Author Two Market Girls
Ingredients
2vegan brioche buns
200goyster mushroom clusters
vegetable oilfor deep frying
Toppings:
¼cupvegan mayo
1tbspmiso paste
½cupshredded lettuce
6-8slicesbread and butter pickles
¼cupmaple syrup
2tbsphot sauce
Vegan Buttermilk Marinade:
1½cupssoy milk
1tbspapple cider vinegar
¼cuphot sauce
salt & pepperto taste
1tspsmoked paprika
1tspgarlic powder
1tsponion powder
Dredge:
90g(¾ cup) all-purpose flour
96g(¾ cup) corn starch
salt & pepperto taste
2tbspsmoked paprika
2tspgarlic powder
1tsponion powder
1tspdried parsley
Instructions
Tear oyster mushroom clusters into smaller pieces (2-3 mushrooms per cluster).
Make the vegan buttermilk marinade by combining soy milk, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, salt & pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder – stir to combine. Add mushroom clusters and allow to marinade for at least 30 minutes.
Make the maple miso mayo by combining mayo and miso paste in a bowl until smooth. Store in the fridge until needed.
Make the hot maple syrup by combining maple syrup and hot sauce in a squeeze bottle. Store in the fridge until needed.
To make dredge combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley – mix to combine.
Once the mushrooms are finished marinating, transfer to the dredge and toss to coat. Repeat for all mushrooms.
Heat vegetable oil in a heavy bottomed Dutch oven to 350°F.
Once the oil has reached temp, fry the coated mushroom clusters until a deep golden brown on all sides.
Transfer to a wire rack and sprinkle with salt. Repeat until all mushroom clusters are fried.
In a dry, non-stick pan over medium heat toast the buns until golden.
Construct your sandwich by spreading some mayo on both buns, then shredded lettuce, fried mushrooms, drizzle with a generous amount of hot maple syrup, 3-4 slices of pickles, and finish with the top bun.