Description
Crispy Breaded Mushrooms are a delightful appetizer featuring whole mushrooms coated in a crunchy breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture, fried to golden perfection. These savory bites are perfect for entertaining or as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms:
- 1 pound whole button or cremini mushrooms (cleaned and stems trimmed)
Breading Mixture:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Oil for Frying:
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare Mushrooms: Pat dry the mushrooms to remove excess moisture.
- Create Breading Station: Set up three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs with milk, and breadcrumb mixture with Parmesan, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bread Mushrooms: Dredge mushrooms in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry Mushrooms: Heat oil in a skillet, fry mushrooms in batches until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer fried mushrooms to a paper towel-lined plate and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs.
- Best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven.
- Great dipping options: ranch, garlic aioli, or spicy mayo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8 mushrooms
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
