Enjoy the ultimate crispy and flavorful appetizer with this recipe for deep-fried mushrooms. These bite-sized delights are coated in a crunchy batter and fried to perfection. Serve them with a tangy dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing snack that everyone will love. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up these deep-fried mushrooms in no time. Get ready to savor the irresistible combination of tender mushrooms and crispy coating!
Ingredients
- 1 pound button mushrooms
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Oil for frying
- Optional: Dipping sauce of choice
Directions
- Clean the mushrooms and remove any dirt or debris. Trim the stems if necessary.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each mushroom into the buttermilk, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Roll the mushrooms in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.
- Place the coated mushrooms on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
- In a deep fryer or large pot, heat oil to 350°F (180°C).
- Working in batches, carefully lower the mushrooms into the hot oil.
- Fry the mushrooms for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the mushrooms from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Repeat steps 7-9 until all mushrooms are fried.
- Serve the deep-fried mushrooms immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Enjoy the crispy and delicious goodness!
