Description
Crispy, golden fried sliced mushrooms are the star of this irresistible appetizer, served alongside a creamy homemade ranch dressing. Perfect for sharing, these mushrooms deliver a satisfying crunch with every bite and pair beautifully with the cool, herby dip. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking for a unique snack, this dish is easy to prepare and always crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
For the Mushrooms:
- 1 lb button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal (optional, for extra crunch)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Ranch Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (to adjust consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ranch Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add milk one tablespoon at a time, whisking until you reach your desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prepare the Coating: In one medium bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal (if using), garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk to make your egg wash.
- Coat the Mushrooms: Working with a few at a time, dip each mushroom slice into the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are coated. Immediately dredge the mushroom in the flour mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres. Place the coated mushrooms on a plate and let them rest for about 5 minutes to help the coating stick better during frying.
- Fry the Mushrooms: Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet or pot and heat to 350°F (175°C). Fry the mushrooms in batches, taking care not to overcrowd the pan. Cook each batch for 2-3 minutes, or until the mushrooms are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried mushrooms to a plate lined with paper towels to drain off any excess oil.
- Serve: Arrange the freshly fried mushrooms on a serving platter and offer alongside the chilled ranch dressing for dipping. Enjoy immediately for best texture and flavor!
Notes
- Make sure mushrooms are completely dry before coating to ensure the breading sticks well and fries up crisp.
- You can prepare the ranch dressing a day ahead for deeper flavor.
- If you want to keep the mushrooms warm between batches, place them on a baking rack in a low oven (200°F).
- Try using different mushroom varieties for a mix of textures and flavors.
- For a lighter version, you can oven-bake or air-fry the mushrooms instead of deep frying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
