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!

Crispy Breaded Mushrooms Vegan

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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.
Breaded Mushrooms

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 cheeseThese 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 pepperDon’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.

Vegan Breaded Mushroom Recipe Ingredients

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.

vegan Italian dipping sauce

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.

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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.

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Vegan Breaded Mushrooms

Vegan Breaded Mushrooms
These vegan breaded mushrooms are crispy, succulent, and seasoned to perfection! Serve them with a creamy Italian dip for the best starter.
Lyza
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

Creamy Italian Dipping Sauce:

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.
    step 2 Vegan Breaded Mushrooms
  • 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.
    step 4 Vegan Breaded Mushrooms
  • Dip each mushroom into the batter, then dredge through the panko mixture.
    step 5 Vegan Breaded Mushrooms
  • Arrange the breaded mushrooms in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and crispy.
    step 7 Vegan Breaded Mushrooms
  • Serve with the dipping sauce. Enjoy!
    step 8 Vegan Breaded Mushrooms

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.

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