YIELD Serves 2

TIME 40 minutes

INGREDIENTS

For making the bacon:

• 2 cups (10-12 oz.) Oyster Mushrooms (2 big clusters)

• 1 cup buttermilk (or vegan buttermilk: combining 1 ½ Tbsp lemon juice + 1 ½ cups plain soy milk)

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour

• Seasoning Mix: 1 tsp. each of flaky salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cumin

• 1 tbsp oil of choice

• 1/2 tsp liquid smoke

• 1/2 tsp. salt

• freshly ground black pepper to taste

• preferred dipping sauce

• Preferred oil for frying

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Separate the Oyster mushrooms and coat each mushroom with buttermilk. Let them sit while you prep the breading.

• Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Spoon the mushrooms into the flour mixture, then repeat those steps (buttermilk and breading again.)

• Add to a well-greased pan, and air fry in a single layer. Leave space between the mushrooms for maximum crispness. Cook for 5 minutes, brush with oil, then flip and cook for 5-10 more minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

• Serve immediately with the dipping sauce of your choice.