Description
Crispy Ranch Fried Mushrooms deliver crunchy coating with juicy, tender centers. Zesty seasoning keeps fingers reaching back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb button or cremini mushrooms
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup cornmeal
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup milk
- Vegetable oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Combine ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried dill, 1 tsp parsley, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk thoroughly and add 1–2 tbsp milk until your desired ranch consistency is reached.
- Grab a mixing bowl and blend 1 cup flour, ½ cup cornmeal, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper together. In a separate bowl, whisk 2 large eggs with ¼ cup milk until smooth.
- Take each mushroom slice and dunk it into the egg mixture, then roll generously in the seasoned flour blend. Let the coated mushrooms rest on a plate for 5 minutes to help the breading adhere.
- Pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet and heat to precisely 350°F. Carefully slide mushroom slices into the hot oil, frying in small batches for exactly 2–3 minutes until they turn a rich golden brown.
- Remove fried mushrooms with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Transfer to a serving platter while warm and pair with your freshly made ranch dressing.
Notes
- Choose firm, fresh mushrooms like button or cremini for the best texture and crunch when frying.
- Let the coated mushrooms rest for exactly 5 minutes to help the breading adhere and create a crispier exterior during frying.
- Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 350°F, ensuring even golden-brown coating without greasy results.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with rice flour or cornstarch and use gluten-free cornmeal to keep the same crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 343 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg