Juneteenth Vegan Chicken And Waffles (Print Version)
Crispy fried oyster mushrooms atop golden waffles, perfect for Juneteenth celebrations with soulful Southern flavors.
# What You Need:
→ Vegan Chicken
01 - 2 cups oyster mushrooms, torn into strips
02 - 1 cup unsweetened plant milk
03 - 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
04 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
06 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
→ Waffles
14 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
15 - 2 tablespoons sugar
16 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
17 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
18 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
19 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened plant milk
20 - 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
21 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
22 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Maple Hot Sauce
23 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
24 - 1 tablespoon hot sauce
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine plant milk and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Add torn mushroom strips and let marinate for 10 minutes to absorb flavor and tenderize.
02 - Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme in a shallow dish. Place panko breadcrumbs in a separate dish.
03 - Dredge each marinated mushroom strip in the flour mixture, then dip back into the milk mixture, and finally press firmly into panko breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry breaded mushrooms in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
05 - Turn on waffle iron and allow it to fully preheat while preparing the waffle batter.
06 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
07 - In a separate bowl, whisk plant milk, apple cider vinegar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
08 - Pour batter onto preheated waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer instructions until waffles are golden brown and crisp.
09 - Whisk together pure maple syrup and hot sauce in a small bowl until fully incorporated.
10 - Place hot waffles on plates, top with crispy fried vegan chicken, and drizzle with maple hot sauce. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
# Handy Tips:
01 -
- The crispy mushroom coating delivers that perfect crunch you remember from Southern diners
- Plant milk buttermilk creates the most tender marinated mushrooms
02 -
- Hot oil can splatter dangerously when moisture hits it, so pat mushrooms slightly before frying
- Let your fried mushrooms rest on a wire rack instead of paper towels for maximum crispiness
03 -
- Let your coated mushrooms sit for 5 minutes before frying, the coating sticks better
- Warm your maple syrup slightly before mixing with hot sauce for easier drizzling