Chop the mushroom caps off and carefully slice the king oyster mushrooms to about ⅙th inch slices. Next, preheat oven to 400F degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a small mixing bowl, add and combine the canola oil, maple syrup, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Brush and evenly coat the mushroom pieces with the sauce combination on both sides.
Then, lay each mushroom piece onto the parchment paper, leaving space in between each piece (do not crowd). Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway. Keep a close eye. Cook time may depend on the thickness of the strips and your oven. Once the edges begin to darken, they are done.
To air fry, cook at 400 degrees F for 6-8 minutes.
Finally, remove mushroom bacon slices from the oven and allow the pieces to sit and crisp up for at least 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your liking. Taste the spice mix to see if it’s to your liking. For example, if you want more sweetness, add more maple syrup.