Description
Enjoy crispy, juicy, and deep-fried perfection with these easy homemade fried mushrooms. They are the ultimate appetizer, featuring a golden-brown exterior and tender interior, enhanced with garlic powder and fresh parsley. This recipe is perfect for parties, movie nights, or as a savory snack, offering a delightful flavor and texture that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16-ounce package whole fresh white button mushrooms (washed, dried and stem trimmed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt + more for topping
- 1 cup whole milk (chilled)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Vegetable oil for frying (approximately 1.5 quarts)
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, and salt. Gradually add the chilled milk and whisk until the batter is smooth.
- Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a large heavy-bottom pan and heat it to 370°F (maintain between 360-380°F).
- Coat the mushrooms: Dip each mushroom into the batter one at a time using a fork, ensuring each is well-coated.
- Fry the mushrooms: Gently place the battered mushrooms into the hot oil using a slotted spoon in batches. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Cook until golden brown: Fry for about 4 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove the mushrooms from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Sprinkle with additional salt and fresh parsley, then serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- For best results, ensure mushrooms are thoroughly washed and dried before battering.
- Maintain a consistent oil temperature between 360-380°F for optimal crispiness.
- Frying in small batches prevents the oil temperature from dropping, which can lead to soggy mushrooms.
- Serve immediately for the best crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 fried mushrooms (about 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg