Mango Buffalo Mushroom Wings
From Make Your Own by Javant Benton
Mushrooms are truly having a renaissance, and with good reason: they are high in nutrients and are rapidly becoming one of the more popular meat alternatives. Not only are they simple to cook with and absorb flavor easily, but they also have an undeniably meaty texture. Although these wings are best when made with oyster or maitake mushrooms, if you’re in an area where they are difficult to find, you can also make this recipe using Lion’s Mane mushrooms.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
INGREDIENTS
For the Mushroom Wings:
2 cups unsweetened plant milk
4 teaspoons ground flaxseed
1/2 cup oat flour
1 and 1/2 pounds oyster or lion’s mane mushrooms, broken into pieces (see notes)
For the Extra-Crunchy Wheat-Free Breadcrumbs:
2 and 2/3 cups cooked chickpeas or 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
1/2 teaspoon onion granules
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
For the Spicy Mango Buffalo Sauce:
1/4 cup raw cashews, soaked for 4–8 hours
1/4 cup hot sauce, adjust to taste
1/2 cup water
2 mangoes, pitted, peeled, and diced
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons date syrup or 3 tablespoons date paste
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon coconut aminos
1 teaspoon garlic granules
INSTRUCTIONS
To make the Extra-Crunchy Wheat-Free Breadcrumbs:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Pulse chickpeas in a food processor to create a crumbly texture; do not overprocess.
- Spread on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with seasonings and mix.
- Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until completely dry. Mixing periodically. The crumbs are ready when they are dry and crunchy to the touch
- Allow the crumbs to cool before using or storing
To make the Spicy Mango Buffalo Sauce:
- Drain the cashews and discard the soaking water and set aside.
- Combine all the ingredients except for the cashews in a saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the mango pieces are soft and slightly broken down.
- Add the cashews. Let cool completely and then add to a highspeed blender and blend until smooth.
To make the Mango Buffalo Mushroom Wings:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, add the plant milk, ground flaxseed, and oat flour and whisk to combine. Set aside for 5 minutes. Pour the breadcrumbs onto a plate.
- Prepare a dipping station: Place the bowl of wet ingredients next to the plate of breadcrumbs. Lastly, place your parchment-lined baking sheet next to the breadcrumbs.
- Dip the mushroom clusters in the wet mixture and then coat them with the breadcrumbs. Place them on your baking sheet. Make sure the clusters don’t overlap.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until dark golden. Remove the mushroom wings and flip each one over.
- Return the wings to the oven and continue to bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the wings from the oven and brush generously with buffalo sauce. Return them to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven, optionally brush with extra buffalo sauce, and serve.
Notes:
- These are best eaten right away.
- Lion’s mane mushrooms contain more water than oyster mushrooms. If you’re using lion’s mane mushrooms, you will need to break them into smaller 2-inch pieces and bake them for an additional 15 minutes.
- Wet mixture will thicken as it sits; thin it by adding small amounts of plant milk as necessary.
- The Spicy Mango Buffalo Sauce can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- The Extra-Crunchy Wheat-Free Breadcrumbs can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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