Vegan Breaded Mushrooms
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These vegan breaded mushrooms are crispy, succulent, and seasoned to perfection! Serve them with a creamy Italian dip for the best starter.
Two words: breaded mushrooms.
This game-changing appetizer recipe features meaty, savory cremini mushrooms nestled inside a beautifully golden brown parmesan panko crust.
And the fun doesn’t stop there. These flavor bombs come with a creamy Italian dipping sauce!
Forget about fries and milkshake combo!
Have a feel-good snacking experience with these crispy baked breaded mushrooms paired with a glass of vegan Shamrock shake or chocolate peanut butter smoothie.
Why You’ll Love These Vegan Breaded Mushrooms
- These crispy breaded mushrooms are baked, not fried! Achieve that mouthwatering golden exterior on your breaded mushrooms with less grease.
- These vegan breaded mushrooms are loaded with flavor using only a few common pantry ingredients. And the perfect complement? The equally easy creamy Italian dipping sauce that’s also made from scratch!
- Breaded mushrooms are versatile and can be served as appetizers, sides, or main! Make hosting fuss-free with these vegan crowd-pleasers.
Ingredients And Substitutions
Cremini mushrooms – White mushrooms will also be delicious for this recipe.
Italian-style panko bread crumbs – If you already have regular panko bread crumbs at home, just combine them with Italian seasoning.
Grated vegan parmesan cheese – These vegan breaded mushrooms are also cheesy!
Unsweetened plain almond milk – Soy milk is another plant-based milk you can use.
All-purpose flour – Feel free to use gluten-free flour.
Garlic – The garlicky breading makes these vegan breaded mushrooms simply irresistible.
Onion powder – Adds more flavor to the mushrooms.
Sea salt and black pepper – Don’t forget to season the vegan breaded mushrooms with these pantry staples!
Cayenne pepper – Add some cayenne pepper for an extra kick.
Spray oil – For greasing the baking sheet.
Creamy Italian Dipping Sauce:
Vegan mayonnaise – The base of our dipping sauce.
Fresh chives – Mixed herbs like dried basil, parsley, and oregano will also be delicious in this creamy dip.
Garlic – Adds a savory touch to the creamy dip.
Red wine vinegar – You can also use apple cider vinegar.
Sea salt and black pepper – To season the dip as needed.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Dry the Mushrooms
Wipe the mushrooms with a damp paper towel to clean them. Then, dry them thoroughly; no one wants soggy mushrooms!
Tweak the Heat Level
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your liking. You can also add chili flakes to the dip.
Make Them Extra Crispy
Feel free to leave the vegan breaded mushrooms in the oven a bit longer if you like them extra crispy. But for softer mushrooms, take them out at the 15 or 18-minute mark.
Crispy Breaded Mushroom Recipe FAQs
What to serve with breaded mushrooms?
These meaty, garlicky mushrooms will always be tasty with a vegan mayo dip like Italian-style or lemon and chive. Vegan Tzatziki is another delicious dipping sauce for these vegan starters.
Can you microwave breaded mushrooms?
You can reheat breaded mushrooms in the microwave for about 3 minutes on medium.
What type of cooking spray will I need to use when baking these mushrooms in the
oven?
You can use avocado oil or canola oil as a cooking spray to prevent these crispy garlic-breaded mushrooms from sticking to the baking sheet.
Will these breaded mushrooms taste good when served with marinara sauce?
Yes! If serving these baked mushrooms at a party, you can offer your guests different dips, including marinara sauce.
Can I save the leftovers for later?
Sure! Place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop the leftover mushrooms in the oven or air fryer until crispy.
More Delicious Vegan Appetizers and Snacks
- Vegan Cauliflower Wings
- Lightened Up Buffalo Popcorn Recipe
- Jalapeno Popper Dip
- Vegan Nachos
- Air Fryer Corn Ribs
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Vegan Breaded Mushrooms
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, cleaned and dried
- ⅓ cup Italian-style panko bread crumbs
- 3 tbsp grated vegan Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup unsweetened plain almond milk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic, very finely minced
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- Spray oil
Creamy Italian Dipping Sauce:
- ½ cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, minced
- 1 clove garlic, very finely minced
- ½ teaspoon red wine vinegar
- Sea salt to taste
- Freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and grease a large baking sheet.
- Combine all the dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Mix the panko bread crumbs and grated parmesan in a small bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the almond milk, flour, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper together.
- Dip each mushroom into the batter, then dredge through the panko mixture.
- Arrange the breaded mushrooms in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Serve with the dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Wipe the mushrooms with a damp paper towel to clean them. Then, dry them thoroughly; no one wants soggy mushrooms!
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your liking. You can also add chili flakes to the dip.
- Feel free to leave the vegan breaded mushrooms in the oven a bit longer if you like them extra crispy. But for softer mushrooms, take them out at the 15 or 18-minute mark.
