Description
A quick and easy recipe for crispy fried mushrooms, perfect as a savory snack or side dish. The mushrooms are coated in seasoned flour and fried to a golden brown, delivering a deliciously crunchy texture with a tender interior.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mushrooms
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms, cleaned
For the Breading
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons seasoned salt
- 2 eggs (optional, for thicker breading)
For Frying
- Vegetable or canola oil, enough for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Oil: Heat vegetable or canola oil in a pan over medium heat if pan-frying, or preheat oil in a deep fryer to 375°F (190°C) if deep-frying. Ensure there is enough oil to submerge the mushrooms or at least cover the base of the pan for shallow frying.
- Coat Mushrooms: In a bowl, combine the flour and seasoned salt. For a thin breading, simply toss the sliced mushrooms in this seasoned flour mixture. For a thicker, crunchier coating, dip the mushrooms first into beaten eggs, then coat them thoroughly with the seasoned flour.
- Fry the Mushrooms: Once the oil is hot, carefully add the coated mushrooms. Fry them until they become golden brown and crispy, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Avoid overcrowding the pan or fryer to maintain oil temperature. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the fried mushrooms and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the fried mushrooms immediately while warm and crispy. They make a perfect snack or accompaniment to your favorite dipping sauces or meals.
Notes
- For best results, clean mushrooms with a damp cloth instead of rinsing to avoid excess water which can reduce crispiness.
- You can adjust the seasoned salt to taste or substitute with other seasonings such as garlic powder or paprika for added flavor.
- If deep-frying, monitor oil temperature to avoid soggy mushrooms or burned coating.
- Serve with dipping sauces like ranch, garlic aioli, or spicy ketchup for extra flavor.
- This recipe can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free flour alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: fried mushrooms, crispy mushrooms, mushroom appetizer, quick snack, pan-fried mushrooms
