These Crispy Fried Mushrooms are golden brown, perfectly seasoned, and irresistibly crunchy on the outside, while staying juicy and tender on the inside. Paired with a cool, tangy homemade ranch dip, they make an addicting appetizer, side dish, or party snack!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Fried Mushrooms:
✔ 1 lb mushrooms (button, cremini, or oyster – cleaned & stems trimmed) 🍄
✔ 1 cup buttermilk (for tenderizing & extra crispiness!) 🥛
✔ 1 teaspoon garlic powder (adds a subtle kick!) 🧄
✔ ½ teaspoon paprika (for a mild smoky depth!) 🌶️
✔ 1 cup all-purpose flour (for the first coating!)
✔ 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko (for extra crunch!) 🥖
✔ ½ cup cornstarch (for the crispiest texture!)
✔ 1 teaspoon salt 🧂
✔ ½ teaspoon black pepper
✔ ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat!🔥)
✔ Vegetable oil (for frying) 🛢️
For the Cool Ranch Dip:
✔ ½ cup mayonnaise
✔ ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt 🥛
✔ 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar 🍋
✔ ½ teaspoon dried dill 🌿
✔ ½ teaspoon garlic powder 🧄
✔ ½ teaspoon onion powder 🧅
✔ ½ teaspoon salt
✔ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
✔ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional) 🌱
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Mushrooms
Clean mushrooms by wiping with a damp paper towel or lightly rinsing and patting dry.
Trim stems if needed, but keep the mushrooms whole for extra juiciness.
2️⃣ Soak in Buttermilk Mixture
In a large bowl, mix buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Add the mushrooms, making sure they’re fully coated.
Cover and let them soak for 30 minutes (this makes them extra juicy and helps the coating stick!).
3️⃣ Prepare the Breading Station
In one shallow bowl, mix flour and cornstarch.
In another bowl, whisk together breadcrumbs (or panko), salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using).
4️⃣ Coat the Mushrooms for Extra Crispiness
Remove mushrooms from the buttermilk and shake off excess liquid.
Dredge in the flour-cornstarch mixture, shaking off excess.
Dip back into the buttermilk.
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