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[150] 👩🏻‍🍳 Full Recipe

Juicy, chewy, and packed with flavor! 🍄🔥 These king oyster mushroom skewers are brushed with a spicy, savory sauce and air-fried to perfection. Inspired by Japanese izakaya-style skewers, they're perfect for happy hour at home, game nights, or a tasty meatless snack. 🍻

🛒 Ingredients

🔥 Directions

🛒 Ingredients

🍄 Mushroom Skewers
- King oyster mushrooms, as needed
- Bamboo skewers

🌶️ Spicy Savory Sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 tbsp ground cumin, optional
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds, optional
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp allulose
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Secret Ingredient

👩🏻‍🍳 How to Make

1️⃣ Prep the Mushrooms 🍄
- Thinly slice mushrooms lengthwise.
- Blanch briefly in boiling water.
- Rinse under cold water and squeeze out excess moisture.
📌 Removing moisture helps the sauce stick.

2️⃣ Assemble the Skewers 🍢
- Soak bamboo skewers in water.
- Thread mushrooms tightly onto the skewers.
📌 Pack them close together for a satisfying, chewy bite.

3️⃣ Make the Spicy Sauce 🌶️
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Brush generously over both sides of the mushroom skewers.
📌 Coat evenly for the best flavor.

4️⃣ Air Fry 🔥
- Lightly spray the skewers with oil.
- Air fry at 340°F for 10 minutes.
- Flip, lightly mist with water, and air fry for another 8 minutes.
📌 Check near the end since air fryer temperatures vary.

📌 Cooking tips

✔ Squeeze out excess moisture after blanching.
✔ Thread mushrooms tightly for a chewy texture.
✔ Skip the cumin if you prefer a milder flavor.
✔ Adjust the chili flakes to your spice preference. 🌶️
✔ Air fry at 340°F for 10 minutes → flip → 8 more minutes.
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