Description
Crispy fried mushrooms elevate comfort snacking with irresistible crunch and zesty ranch dip. Homemade goodness meets restaurant-quality flavor, inviting you to savor each golden, perfectly seasoned bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) button or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and stems trimmed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- 2 large eggs
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquid and Frying Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Cool Ranch Dip Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Thoroughly blot freshly washed mushrooms with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp coating.
- Create three separate preparation stations: seasoned flour mixture, egg wash, and breadcrumb coating.
- Combine flour with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper in the first station.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in the second station for smooth egg wash.
- Spread breadcrumbs evenly in the third station.
- Dredge each mushroom completely in seasoned flour, carefully shaking off surplus powder.
- Submerge floured mushroom into egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Roll coated mushroom in breadcrumbs, gently pressing to ensure complete coverage.
- Preheat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F, maintaining consistent temperature.
- Carefully lower breaded mushrooms into hot oil, working in small batches to prevent overcrowding.
- Fry for 3-4 minutes, rotating occasionally until exterior achieves golden-brown crispiness.
- Transfer fried mushrooms onto paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Prepare ranch dip by mixing sour cream, mayonnaise, dried herbs, spices, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk dip ingredients until thoroughly incorporated, adjusting seasonings as needed.
- Serve mushrooms immediately with chilled ranch dip for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure mushrooms are thoroughly dried to prevent oil splattering and achieve maximum crispiness.
- Use a thermometer to maintain consistent oil temperature for even, golden-brown coating without greasy texture.
- For gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond or rice flour and use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Experiment with different mushroom varieties like oyster or shiitake for unique flavor profiles and textures.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg