Description
Golden, crispy, and packed with flavor, these Crispy Fried Mushrooms are the perfect appetizer or snack! Coated in a seasoned breadcrumb crust and fried to perfection, they pair beautifully with a homemade Cool Ranch Dip for the ultimate bite. Serve them at parties, game nights, or as a delicious side dish!
Ingredients
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For the Mushrooms:
- 1 lb button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Ranch Dip:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
For the Fried Mushrooms:
- Prep the mushrooms – Clean and slice the mushrooms if needed. Pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- Set up a breading station:
- In one bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- In a third bowl, add breadcrumbs or panko.
- Coat the mushrooms – Dredge each mushroom slice in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs. Press lightly to ensure the breadcrumbs stick.
- Heat the oil – In a deep skillet or pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry in batches – Carefully drop a few mushrooms into the hot oil, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Repeat until all mushrooms are fried.
For the Ranch Dip:
- Combine all dip ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice if desired.
- Chill for 10 minutes before serving for the best flavor
Notes
- For extra crunch, double coat the mushrooms by dipping them in eggs and breadcrumbs twice.
- Serve with hot sauce or honey mustard for variety.
- Make it spicy by adding cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
