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Baked Vegan Mushroom Fries with Vegan Aioli

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Author: Dini K.
Posted: 3/17/2016
Updated: 11/20/2017

Crispy on the outside and deliciously meaty on the inside, coated with a spiced “egg wash” and a spiced cilantro salt, and then served with a vegan aioli dip made with roasted eggplants, these Baked Vegan Mushroom Fries with Vegan Aioli are an incredibly flavourful twist on a classic, that’s perfect as a party or game day appetizer or even a complete meal!

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Baked Mushroom Fries and Vegan Aioli - This delicious Vegan recipe is an incredibly flavourful twist on a classic, that's perfect as a party or game day appetizer or even a complete meal! PLUS learn how to make Vegan Aioli that tastes like the real thing.

Baked Mushroom Fries and Vegan Aioli - This delicious Vegan recipe is an incredibly flavourful twist on a classic, that's perfect as a party or game day appetizer or even a complete meal! PLUS learn how to make Vegan Aioli that tastes like the real thing.

Have I told you guys about my mission to get my husband to eat meatless meals? Not for any other reason other than to prove him wrong when he says that he can’t think of a great meal without meat or fish. 🙂 I do like eating meat, just as much as I like my veggies. I’ve been exclusively vegetarian for periods of time in the past, so I know I could easily slip back into it if I wanted to, as long as I have some variety of veggies and really great flavour! Especially flavour. So I made it my mission to feed him some vegetarian and vegan meals and see if he’s ready for a change of heart.

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Learn how to make Vegan Aioli - learn how to make Vegan Aioli that tastes like the real thing. Perfect dipping sauce for parties PLUS a delicious Crispy Baked Mushroom Fries recipe that is delicious with the dip!

And to that end, these Cilantro and Ginger Mushroom Fries with Vegan Aioli (made with roasted eggplant) were an absolute home run! 🙂 Crispy and baked to a golden brown on the outside and so deliciously meaty on the inside, you won’t even miss the meat with these mushroom “fries”, and they are dangerously addictive. So much so that I barely get to try them when I make these, because my husband practically inhales them! And they are vegan to boot. Mission accomplished.

Baked Mushroom Fries and Vegan Aioli - This delicious Vegan recipe is an incredibly flavourful twist on a classic, that's perfect as a party or game day appetizer or even a complete meal! PLUS learn how to make Vegan Aioli that tastes like the real thing.

 

It’s not the first time I have surprised him into a fantastic meat free meal. Just recently we had these Spinach and Mushroom Polenta Stacks that were so flavourful and comforting. So was this delicious Roasted Eggplant Caponata with Pasta.

Baked Mushroom Fries and Vegan Aioli - This delicious Vegan recipe is an incredibly flavourful twist on a classic, that's perfect as a party or game day appetizer or even a complete meal! PLUS learn how to make Vegan Aioli that tastes like the real thing.

Here are some ideas for substitutions you could make –

These portobello mushroom fries are vegan. I used a coconut milk, chia seeds and spice mix to coat the mushroom slices. But I have also made these with regular milk, spices and an egg mix too. So if you don’t want them vegan, you can use a regular egg mix instead.

Baked Mushroom Fries and Vegan Aioli - This delicious Vegan recipe is an incredibly flavourful twist on a classic, that's perfect as a party or game day appetizer or even a complete meal! PLUS learn how to make Vegan Aioli that tastes like the real thing.

And that aioli. SO SO SO SO freaking GOOOOOD! Even if you’re not vegan, you should try it like this with roasted eggplant. It’s like a creamy Babaganoush and I know you’ll love it too. But if you choose not to heed my advice, you can serve these mushroom fries with regular mayonnaise or your favourite dip (vegan or otherwise). We had these with my best spicy sweet chilli sauce!

I used panko crumbs to coat them because they always give such beautifully crispy results, but you can use gluten-free breadcrumbs if you’d like to keep these gluten free. I have tried these vegan mushroom fries both baked and fried. So you always have the option of frying them too. They are just as crunchy and crispy baked as well, so you won’t go wrong with the healthier option of baking them.

Baked Mushroom Fries and Vegan Aioli - This delicious Vegan recipe is an incredibly flavourful twist on a classic, that's perfect as a party or game day appetizer or even a complete meal! PLUS learn how to make Vegan Aioli that tastes like the real thing.

You might not even notice, but this meal gives you TWO MASSIVE helpings of two different vegetables (per person). Mr K made these a complete meal with a salad on the side, which means any meat lover out there would enjoy these without ever missing the meat. I used a spiced vegan “egg wash” and a spiced cilantro salt to coat these vegan mushroom fries which gave them such an irresistible flavour. If you’re entertaining vegan guests, these would perfect as a snack for parties or as a game day appetizer, or even a complete meal.

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Baked Vegan Mushroom Fries with Vegan Aioli

Author: Dini K.
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Ingredients:

  • 4 large Portobello mushrooms
  • Panko crumbs
  • Oil spray

Spiced “Egg Wash"

  • 1 ½ tbsp ground chia seeds OR Flax seeds replace with 2 eggs and remove the water for a non-vegan egg wash
  • Handful of cilantro leaves
  • 3 stalks of green onions
  • 1 ½ inch cube of ginger sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup plant based milk
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 cup plant based milk or more, for the required consistency
  • Season to taste
  • Non stick spray

Spiced Cilantro Salt

  • 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 - 2 tsp chilli pepper flakes/crushed red pepper
  • 1 - 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Vegan Aioli

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 4 - 5 large garlic pods
  • 1/4 cup - 1/3 cup oil Vegetable or Olive oil (depends on how thick you prefer the aioli be)
  • ½ lemon about 2 tbsp lemon or lime - you may not need all of it
  • 1/2 tsp spicy mustard optional
  • Salt to season

Instructions:

Vegan Aioli

  • Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C.
  • Cut the large eggplant in half, lengthwise. Score the flesh. Sprinkle some salt and drizzle a little oil on top.
  • Place it on a baking sheet with the garlic, and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, flesh side up, until the flesh softens and starts to brown. Take it out of the oven, remove the garlic and flip the eggplants, with the flesh side down and bake for a further 20-30 minutes. The eggplant should be completely softened.
  • Let the eggplant cool down (flesh side down). Once cool enough to handle, scoop the flesh in to a bowl.
  • Squeeze some of the lemon, add about 1/4 cup of the oil, and squeeze the softened garlic into the eggplant flesh. Transfer to a food processor and process until you have a smooth creamy paste. (You can use a hand blender for this as well). Add more oil, if needed only. Mix in mustard (if using). Taste and season with extra salt and lemon juice if needed.
  • Store in an airtight container and in the fridge until needed.

Spicy cilantro salt

  • Simply mix all the ingredients together.

Vegan Mushroom Fries

  • Preheat oven to 375°F/200°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Place the first 6 ingredients of the spiced “egg wash" in a small food processor and blend till you get a smooth paste. Add the oil, a generous pinch of salt and ½ cup of plant based milk to thin out the mix so you have an egg-like consistency to dip the mushroom fries (the chia seeds will thicken the mix, so add liquid as needed to the consistency you need).
  • Slice the large portobello mushrooms into ¾ inch thick slices.
  • Place them in a bowl and sprinkle some salt and toss to combine (the salt is optional).
  • Dip each piece of the mushroom in the “egg wash” and coat well. Then place it in the panko crumbs and press the crumbs onto the mushroom till it’s well coated. Repeat for all the mushroom slices.
  • Place the coated mushroom slices on the lined baking sheet in one even layer.
  • Spray them with the oil spray, and flip the fries and spray the other side with oil spray as well. Bake till they turn golden brown - about 15 minutes. Flip them over and bake for another 15 minutes. Flip them over one more time to bake for a further 10 minutes, to make sure all the surfaces are crisp and are baked to a golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and transfer the mushroom "fries" to a large bowl. Sprinkle spicy cilantro salt on top and toss to combine. Serve with the aioli and sweet chilli sauce.

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  1. laura says

    January 20, 2018 at 18:51

    I noticed that 1/2 cup plant milk is listed twice in the ingredient list for the egg wash – is that correct?

    Reply
    • Dini says

      January 20, 2018 at 19:07

      Hi Laura,
      The first 1/2 cup is necessary for the “egg wash”, but the second 1/2 cup is only used to thin out the “egg wash” if it’s too thick 🙂 I hope that helps!

      Reply
  2. Mila says

    April 9, 2016 at 13:02

    Those fries look really so nice and tasty, Dini! and I’m sure such recipe will love not only vegan person. 🙂 Thanks for shraing

    Reply
  3. Jhuls | The Not So Creative Cook says

    April 9, 2016 at 00:42

    You took the mushrooms to a higher level and these fries look so good that I think I could eat everything! 😀

    Reply
  4. Suzanne says

    March 20, 2016 at 14:50

    5 stars
    I’m not vegan but these fries with the aioli sound so good. Great great recipe.

    Reply
  5. Tania @ COOKTORIA says

    March 18, 2016 at 16:08

    5 stars
    I’ve never tried mushroom fries before, but now I am definitely going to! Your photographs are so beautiful and the dish looks super YUMMY!

    Reply
  6. Dana says

    March 18, 2016 at 15:56

    YES. These look so good. Must try. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  7. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    March 18, 2016 at 15:30

    5 stars
    Now my mushroom loving OH woud just adore these.

    Reply
  8. jacqueline | i sugar coat it! says

    March 18, 2016 at 14:54

    5 stars
    With each dip you take in that GIF, my mouth spontaneously opens. AWESOME!!

    Reply
  9. cakespy says

    March 18, 2016 at 13:59

    OMFG. I have mushrooms. I am so making these. AMAZING.

    Reply
  10. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

    March 18, 2016 at 13:52

    I’ve made the ‘decadent’ version of this dish and wold love to try a healthier version!

    Reply
  11. Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says

    March 17, 2016 at 23:18

    Oh I love mushrooms. I only have one kid who likes them too, so whenever I make them, we get them all! This looks delicious!

    Reply
  12. Iryna says

    March 17, 2016 at 20:16

    5 stars
    What an interesting recipe! I’d definitely eat that!

    Reply
  13. Jennifer says

    March 17, 2016 at 17:34

    I don’t eat mushrooms, but this might change my mind!!!! My hubby is going to love me extra long when I make these for him!! You are such a mad genius in the kitchen!

    Reply

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