Description
Fried mushrooms are the ultimate crunchy, savory snack that can elevate any meal. With their golden-brown crust and juicy interior, these delightful bites are perfect as appetizers or a quick snack. Easy to prepare and versatile, you can pair them with your favorite dipping sauces or toss them in salads for an added crunch. Impress your friends and family with this simple recipe that brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh button mushrooms
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Clean the mushrooms under cold water and pat dry. Remove tough stems if necessary.
- Set up a breading station with flour mixed with salt and pepper, whisked eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
- Dip each mushroom cap into the flour, then the egg wash, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat enough vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry mushroom caps in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 fried mushroom caps (80g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg