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Easy Crispy Fried Mushrooms

Easy Crispy Fried Mushrooms

Delightful Easy Crispy Fried Mushrooms are an irresistible appetizer that delivers restaurant-quality taste with simple home ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 mushrooms
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 111
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Breading Mixture
  • 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Mushrooms and Coating
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 lbs white button mushrooms stems trimmed
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • zipper storage bag
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, Old Bay seasoning, marjoram, garlic powder, and salt. Add the buttermilk to another small bowl.
  2. Wash and dry the mushrooms thoroughly. Add the mushrooms to a zipper storage bag. Add the flour and shake to coat.
  3. Dip the mushrooms in the buttermilk and roll them through the seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
Frying
  1. Heat 1 1/4 inches of oil in a Dutch oven, heavy pot, or fryer to 375 degrees. Carefully add a few of the breaded mushrooms at a time, frying until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Remove the fried mushrooms to paper towels to drain.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mushroomCalories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 7gFat: 2gSodium: 252mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

To maintain their crunch, store leftover mushrooms in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the oven to restore crispiness.

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