Description
Crunchy, golden slices of cremini mushrooms dipped in ranch, perfect for game night or as a show-stopping appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup milk (or buttermilk)
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil, for frying (about 2-3 cups)
- Ranch dressing, for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Gently wipe the cremini mushrooms with a damp paper towel to remove any dirt. Avoid soaking them in water.
- Slice the mushrooms into approximately 1/4-inch thick slices.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk (or buttermilk) and the egg until well combined.
- Toss a handful of sliced mushrooms into the dry flour mixture, coating well. Transfer to the wet egg mixture, ensuring they are fully submerged. Return the mushrooms to the dry flour mixture for a second coating. Gently press the flour onto the mushrooms.
- Repeat the breading process with the remaining mushroom slices.
- Pour the vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350-375°F (175-190°C).
- Carefully add the breaded mushroom slices to the hot oil in a single layer. Fry for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon or spider to remove the fried mushrooms from the oil and transfer them to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- While the fried mushrooms are still hot, season them with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Arrange the fried sliced mushrooms on a serving platter and serve immediately with ranch dressing for dipping. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
Best served hot and immediately after frying. For optimal crispness, do not stack them after frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: mushrooms, fried snacks, crispy appetizer, ranch dressing, game night snacks