Description
Fried mushrooms are a crunchy, savory delight that elevates any meal. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these golden-brown bites are simple to prepare, bursting with umami flavor in every mouthful. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable experience that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Clean mushrooms under cool water, pat dry, and trim stems.
- Set up a breading station: flour mixed with salt and pepper in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs in a third.
- Coat each mushroom slice first in flour, then dip into eggs, and finally roll in breadcrumbs.
- Heat about one inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry coated mushrooms in batches for about three minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fried mushrooms (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg