Fried Chicken of the Woods Recipe
The Fried Chicken of the Woods Recipe is a tasty and fun dish. Chicken of the Woods is a bright orange wild mushroom. When cooked, it tastes meaty and has a chicken-like texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken of the Woods mushroom cleaned and trimmed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 cups cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp cloth.
- Cut into medium-sized strips.
- Mix flour, cornstarch, and spices in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs with cold water.
- Dip mushroom strips into egg mix.
- Coat them fully in the flour mix.
- Heat oil in a frying pan to medium-high.
- Fry mushrooms until golden and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot and enjoy the Fried Chicken of the Woods Recipe.
Notes
- Use only young, fresh mushrooms for best taste.
- Do not wash mushrooms under water—just wipe clean.
- Cold water makes the coating extra crispy.
- Fry in small batches for even cooking.
- Serve right away for the crunchiest bite.