This delectable and nutritious dish combines oyster mushrooms’ unique flavours and textures with a creamy, zesty dipping sauce. This dish satisfies your taste buds and offers numerous health benefits, making it a fantastic choice for appetizers and snacks.

Health Benefits:

1. Low-Calorie Option: Air frying significantly reduces the amount of oil used in cooking compared to traditional frying methods, resulting in a lower-calorie dish that is still crispy and satisfying.
2. Nutritious Oyster Mushrooms: Oyster mushrooms are low in calories but high in nutrients. They are a good source of protein, antioxidants, and vitamins such as B vitamins, which support energy metabolism and overall health. They also contain minerals like potassium and phosphorus, essential for heart health and bone strength.
3. Heart-Healthy: This dish features whole-grain breadcrumbs and pinto crumbs, offering dietary fibre to help lower cholesterol levels and promote healthy digestion. The fibre content can also help maintain stable blood sugar levels, making it a beneficial option for those managing diabetes.
4. Protein-Packed Dipping Sauce: The tofu in the sweet chilli dipping sauce provides a creamy texture while being an excellent source of plant-based protein and essential amino acids. Tofu is also rich in calcium, which aids in maintaining bone health.
5. Healthy Fats from Peanut Butter: Peanut butter adds a delicious creaminess to the dipping sauce and contains healthy monounsaturated fats that can benefit heart health. It also provides protein and various vitamins and minerals.
6. Antioxidant-Rich Ingredients: When made with quality ingredients, sweet chilli sauce can provide antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress in the body. Additionally, the spices and herbs used in the mushroom coating, such as garlic and paprika, are known for their anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties.
7. Digestive Health: The combination of fibre from the breadcrumbs and the protein from both the mushrooms and tofu supports digestive health, promoting regular bowel movements and overall gut health.
   

This appetiser is not just a delicious dish; it’s a wholesome and nutritious choice that everyone can enjoy. Whether you’re searching for a delightful appetiser to impress guests or a satisfying snack for yourself, this dish combines robust flavours with an array of health benefits.

Air-Fried Oyster Mushrooms with Tofu Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce

Catherine Barclay

Air-Fried Oyster Mushrooms with Tofu Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce is a delightful and crispy dish that highlights the meaty texture of oyster mushrooms. Perfectly air-fried to golden perfection, these mushrooms offer a savoury flavour that pairs beautifully with a creamy, plant-based tofu sweet chili dipping sauce.

The sauce combines the richness of tofu with a hint of sweetness and spice, creating a perfect balance that complements the earthy mushrooms. Whether served as an appetizer or a snack, this dish is a healthy and flavorful alternative to traditional fried options.

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Course Appetizer

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  

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Air-Fried Oyster Mushrooms

• 1 cup oyster mushrooms
• 1 cup soy buttermilk
• 1 cup pinto crumbs
• 1 cup wholegrain breadcrumbs
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp mixed herbs
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast

Tofu Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce

• 320 grams soft tofu
• 2½ tbsp sweet chilli sauce
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

 

Tofu Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce

• Combine all the ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Place into the fridge to set while the mushrooms are cooking

Air-Fried Oyster Mushrooms

• In a bowl, blend the crumbs, herb, paprika, garlic and onion powders and the nutritional yeast.
• In a separate bowl pour in the buttermilk.
• Pat dry the oyster mushrooms, coat them in the buttermilk mix, then move them to the crumb mix and completely coat again. Finallly place the mushrooms into the airfryer basket. This might need to be two batches depending on the size of your airfryer.
• Cook for 15 minutes at 180℃ (350℉) turning the mushrooms at the halfway point.

Keyword Oyster Mushroom, plant-based, vegan, wfpb

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