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vegan fried chicken sandwich with slaw on a white plate

Southern Vegan Fried Chicken Sandwich

This vegan fried chicken sandwich recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a hearty, delicious meal that doesn't include any meat. This dish is made with oyster mushrooms and is so good, you'll never guess it's vegan!
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Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine: southern, Vegan
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 414kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

For the Sandwich

  • 2 lbs Oyster Mushrooms
  • 4 Hamburger Buns

For the Breading

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • ¼ cup Corn Starch

For The Poultry Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Sage

For the Wash

  • ½ cup Vodka
  • ¼ cup Water

Instructions

Prepare the Mushrooms

  • Cut mushrooms into the desired size and shape for patties. Set aside.

Make the Fried Chicken Seasoning Blend

  • Mix all the dry spices together in a small bowl or ramekin.

Make The Breading

  • Mix the flour, starch, and 2 tablespoon of the spice mix together in a large shallow bowl. Set aside.

Make the Wash

  • In a separate medium bowl mix together the vodka, water, and a ¼ cup of the dry breading mix. Set aside.

Fry the Mushrooms

  • Pre-heat deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
  • Dip the mushrooms in the vodka wash and cover all sides well.
  • Add the wet mushrooms to the flour mixture and cover all sides.
  • Add the mushrooms to the hot oil and fry the coated mushrooms in batches for f3-4 minutes per side. Mushrooms will float when they are done.
  • Remove mushrooms and drain the excess oil either on a paper towel-lined plate or wire-rack lined baking sheet.

Assemble the Sandwich

  • Spread mayonnaise generously on the bottom bun. Top with pickles, slaw, and fried mushroom patty. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 838mg | Potassium: 1067mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 413IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 6mg
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