Description
Crispy garlic parmesan fried mushrooms deliver a serious flavor punch that’ll have your taste buds dancing with pure delight. Perfectly golden and seasoned, these little bites make an incredible appetizer or snack that disappears faster than you can plate them.
Ingredients
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Mushrooms and Base Ingredients:
- 1 lb button or cremini mushrooms
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup dairy-free parmesan alternative
Seasoning and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 cooking spray
- 1 avocado oil
Instructions
- Clean the mushrooms gently with a damp paper towel, avoiding water. Trim stems if necessary, ensuring they remain intact and dirt-free.
- Create two shallow bowls: one for 2 large eggs (or 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed with 6 tablespoons water), another for your coating mixture of ½ cup flour, ¼ cup parmesan, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Dunk each mushroom completely in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Roll thoroughly in the seasoned coating, pressing gently to help ingredients adhere.
- Heat oil to 350°F in a deep skillet, ensuring it reaches 1-2 inches depth. Test oil temperature by dropping a coating piece – it should sizzle immediately.
- Carefully place 4-5 coated mushrooms into hot oil, avoiding overcrowding. Fry 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon, letting excess oil drain on paper towels. Repeat frying process with remaining mushrooms.
- Alternatively, air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking basket halfway through to ensure even browning. Serve immediately while hot and crisp.
Notes
- Mushroom selection matters most, so choose firm, fresh white or cremini mushrooms without soft spots or blemishes.
- Moisture is the enemy of crispiness, so thoroughly pat mushrooms dry after cleaning to ensure a perfect golden coating.
- Experiment with alternative herbs like thyme or rosemary to customize the seasoning blend and create your signature flavor profile.
- When frying, maintain consistent oil temperature around 350°F to prevent greasy or undercooked results, using a thermometer for precision.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes (air fryer) or 4-6 minutes (frying)
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 131 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 188 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg