Crispy Beer-Battered Fried Mushrooms Recipe
Crispy and flavorful fried mushrooms coated in a seasoned beer batter, perfect as a snack or appetizer. These golden brown, crunchy bites are seasoned with garlic and onion powder, then fried to perfection and garnished with fresh parsley for a deliciously satisfying treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms
- 1 pound small button mushrooms, ends trimmed
Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, divided use
- 1 cup beer
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Other
- Oil for frying (enough for 3 inches in pot)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the oil: Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pot to 375 degrees F, ensuring it reaches the correct frying temperature for a crispy coating.
- Coat mushrooms in flour: Toss the mushrooms in 1/2 cup of the all purpose flour, shaking off any excess to help the batter adhere better.
- Make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup of flour, beer, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth and well combined.
- Batter the mushrooms: Dip each floured mushroom into the beer batter, allowing any excess batter to drip back into the bowl to avoid sogginess.
- Fry the mushrooms: Carefully place 4-5 battered mushrooms at a time into the hot oil. Fry until they turn golden brown and crispy, about 7 minutes, turning occasionally for even cooking.
- Drain and repeat: Remove fried mushrooms with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat the frying process with the remaining mushrooms.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the fried mushrooms with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Maintain the oil temperature at 375°F for crispy results and to prevent greasy mushrooms.
- Use fresh button mushrooms for best texture; avoid washing mushrooms before frying as they absorb water.
- The beer batter adds flavor and lightness; a lager or pale ale works best.
- Drain mushrooms on paper towels to remove excess oil before serving.
- For variation, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to batter for a spicy twist.
- Ensure mushrooms are dry before coating to help the batter stick properly.
Keywords: fried mushrooms, beer batter mushrooms, crispy fried appetizer, mushroom snack, deep fried mushrooms
