Description
Crispy fried mushrooms are a delightful treat that combines a crunchy exterior with a juicy, tender interior. Perfect for snacking, movie nights, or gatherings, these mushrooms are quick to prepare and full of rich umami flavor. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce for an irresistible appetizer that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh button or cremini mushrooms
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying (canola or vegetable)
Instructions
- Clean the mushrooms gently with a damp cloth; avoid soaking.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with seasoned flour (flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper), one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each mushroom in flour, dip it in the egg mixture, then roll it in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the mushrooms in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with your preferred dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 oz (56g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg