Lions Mane Vegan Chicken Nuggets

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Crispy Vegan “Chicken” Nuggets

Lion’s Mane Mushroom Nuggets

Serves: 2

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ lb Lion’s Mane mushroom, torn into nugget-sized chunks
• 1 tbsp vegan butter (or regular butter if not strict vegan)
• Salt and pepper

Batter

• 1 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• ~¾ cup cold water

Frying

• Avocado oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. Dry fry the mushrooms

Place the lion’s mane pieces in a hot pan without oil.

Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release and evaporate their moisture.

This concentrates the flavor and improves the texture.

2. Sauté

Add:

• 1 tbsp butter
• pinch of salt
• pinch of pepper

Sauté another 2–3 minutes until lightly golden.

Remove from heat.

3. Make the batter

In a bowl whisk together:

• flour
• baking powder
• garlic powder
• salt
• pepper

Slowly add cold water while whisking until the batter reaches a thick pancake batter consistency.

4. Batter the mushrooms

Add the cooked lion’s mane pieces into the batter and coat thoroughly.

5. Fry

Heat avocado oil to 350°F / 175°C.

Drop battered mushroom pieces into the oil and fry for 2–3 minutes until:

• golden brown
• crispy

Remove to paper towel.

6. Serve

Serve hot with:

• vegan ranch
• spicy mayo
• buffalo sauce
• maple mustard