Description
Fried mushrooms are a crispy, flavorful snack that everyone will love. This easy recipe transforms fresh mushrooms into golden-brown bites of joy, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh mushrooms (cremini or button)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying (enough to cover half of each mushroom)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mushrooms; remove stems if using larger varieties.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour mixed with cornstarch, another for beaten eggs, and a third for breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each mushroom in the flour mixture, dip into the egg wash, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Fry mushrooms in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
- Experiment with adding garlic powder or fresh herbs to the breadcrumb mixture for added flavor.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 fried mushrooms (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg