Description
Crispy fried sliced mushrooms served with a creamy homemade ranch dressing. This recipe features button or cremini mushrooms coated in a seasoned flour and cornmeal mixture, fried to golden perfection, and paired with a flavorful ranch dip made from sour cream and mayonnaise. Perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
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Mushrooms and Coating
- 1 lb button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal (optional, for extra crunch)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (to adjust consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ranch Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Gradually add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk to reach your desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prepare the Coating: In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1/4 cup milk until smooth.
- Coat the Mushrooms: Dip each sliced mushroom into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour and cornmeal mixture until fully coated. Place coated mushrooms on a tray and let them rest for about 5 minutes to help the coating adhere.
- Fry the Mushrooms: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the mushroom slices in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, cooking each batch for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Arrange the fried mushrooms on a serving platter and serve immediately with the chilled ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use cornmeal in the coating; omit if you prefer a lighter batter.
- Do not overcrowd the frying pan to ensure even cooking and crispy results.
- Adjust ranch dressing consistency by adding milk gradually; keep refrigerated until serving.
- Use fresh mushrooms and slice evenly for consistent frying.
- Leftover fried mushrooms are best enjoyed immediately to maintain crispiness.
