Description
Golden, crispy fried mushrooms coated in a flavorful breadcrumb crust, served with a creamy, herby cool ranch dip. Perfect as an appetizer or snack!
Ingredients
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For the Crispy Fried Mushrooms:
- 1 lb button or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and stems trimmed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Cool Ranch Dip:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp dried dill
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried chives
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Mushrooms:
- Pat the cleaned mushrooms dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Set Up the Breading Station:
- In one shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- In another shallow dish, place the breadcrumbs.
Bread the Mushrooms:
- Coat each mushroom in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip into the egg mixture, then roll in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Repeat for all mushrooms.
Fry the Mushrooms:
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry mushrooms in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
Make the Cool Ranch Dip:
- In a small bowl, mix all the dip ingredients until well combined.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve:
- Enjoy hot crispy mushrooms with the cool ranch dip!
Notes
- or extra crispiness, double-coat the mushrooms by dipping them again in egg and breadcrumbs.
- Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy kick!
- Air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes for a healthier option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg