Fried Mushrooms
Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the mushrooms: Clean the mushrooms and slice them into even pieces for consistent frying.
2. Make the batter: In a bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Dipping station: Set up three bowls—one with the flour mixture, one with the milk, and one with the breadcrumbs.
4. Coat the mushrooms: Dip each mushroom slice into the flour mixture, then into the milk, and finally into the breadcrumbs, ensuring they are fully coated.
5. Heat the oil: In a large frying pan, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
6. Fry the mushrooms: Carefully place coated mushrooms into the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
7. Drain and cool: Use a slotted spoon to remove the mushrooms from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
8. Garnish and serve: Arrange the fried mushrooms on a serving plate and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve hot.
Notes:
Feel free to add your favorite spices to the coating for an extra kick.
These fried mushrooms pair perfectly with a variety of dipping sauces!
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Total time: 35 minutes | Kcal: Approximately 200 per serving | Servings: 4-6 servings