Description
Crispy fried mushrooms are a delightful, crunchy snack that brings out the earthy flavor of fresh mushrooms. Perfect for gatherings or solo indulgence, this recipe will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying (enough to cover half of each mushroom cap)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the mushrooms, trimming tough stems for even frying.
- Set up a breading station with one bowl of seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and another filled with panko.
- Dip each mushroom in flour, shake off excess, coat in egg, and roll in panko until fully covered.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the mushrooms in batches for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crisp; avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil and season lightly with salt while hot.
Notes
- Try adding garlic powder or fresh herbs to your flour for added flavor.
- For a cheesy twist, sprinkle grated Parmesan over the finished mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 fried mushroom caps (80g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg