Description
Crispy, golden fried sliced mushrooms coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, perfect as a savory appetizer or side dish. Paired with cool and creamy ranch dressing for a delightful dipping experience, this easy recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and serves four.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Frying and Serving
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Ranch dressing (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare Breading Stations: Set up three shallow bowls—one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and the last with a mixture of breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. This ensures an even coating on the mushrooms.
- Coat Mushrooms: Dip each sliced mushroom first into the flour, shaking off any excess. Then submerge it in the beaten eggs, followed by a thorough coating in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture to create a crispy crust when fried.
- Heat Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan and heat over medium heat until hot but not smoking. The oil should be around 350°F (175°C) to ensure perfect frying without absorbing too much oil.
- Fry Mushrooms: Add the breaded mushroom slices in small batches to avoid overcrowding, which can lower the oil temperature. Fry each slice for about 2-3 minutes per side until they turn golden brown and crisp. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to flip them carefully.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fried mushrooms from the pan and place them on paper towels to drain off any excess oil, keeping them crispy.
- Serve: Serve the hot fried mushrooms immediately with ranch dressing for dipping. Enjoy this crispy, flavorful appetizer or snack!
Notes
- Make sure oil is hot enough before frying; too cool oil results in soggy mushrooms.
- For best results, fry mushrooms in batches to maintain oil temperature.
- You can substitute ranch dressing with any dip of your choice, like blue cheese or spicy mayo.
- Leftover fried mushrooms can be reheated in the oven to retain crispness instead of microwaving.
- Use fresh mushrooms and keep them dry before breading for better adhesion of coatings.
