Crispy Fried Mushrooms Recipe
These crispy fried mushrooms are a delicious appetizer or snack featuring white button mushrooms coated in a seasoned panko breadcrumb mixture, then fried to a golden crisp. The marinade in buttermilk ensures a tender interior while the herb and spice-infused breading offers an irresistible crunch and savory flavor. Perfect for serving at gatherings or as a tasty side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Breading Mixture
- 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon marjoram
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
Mushrooms and Coating
- 1 ½ lbs white button mushrooms, stems trimmed
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil, for frying (enough to fill 1 1/4 inches in pot)
Instructions
- Prepare the breading mixture: In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, Old Bay seasoning, marjoram, garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- Prepare the buttermilk: Pour the buttermilk into a separate small bowl, which will be used for dipping the mushrooms.
- Clean and coat the mushrooms: Thoroughly wash the white button mushrooms under cold water, then dry them promptly and completely with paper towels. Place the mushrooms in a resealable zipper bag and add the all-purpose flour. Seal the bag and shake it to coat the mushrooms evenly with flour.
- Bread the mushrooms: Dip each floured mushroom into the buttermilk, ensuring it’s fully coated, then roll it in the seasoned panko breadcrumb mixture until completely covered. Use one hand for the buttermilk and the other for the breading to avoid clumping on your fingers.
- Heat the oil for frying: In a Dutch oven, heavy pot, or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 375°F, filling the pot about 1 1/4 inches deep. Use a candy thermometer to maintain the correct temperature during frying.
- Fry the mushrooms: Carefully add a few breaded mushrooms at a time to the hot oil. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they turn a golden brown. Avoid overcrowding the pot to maintain the oil temperature.
- Drain and serve: Use a slotted spoon to remove the mushrooms and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.
Notes
- Though commonly recommended to wipe mushrooms clean with a moist paper towel, rinsing under cold water and promptly drying works well to remove dirt thoroughly.
- To prevent the breading from clumping on your fingers, designate one hand for handling the buttermilk and the other for the breadcrumb mixture.
- This semi-dried batter also adapts well to air frying if preferred.
- If frying without a deep fryer, using a candy thermometer helps maintain the proper 375°F frying temperature.
- Work in small batches to keep the oil temperature consistent, ensuring evenly crispy mushrooms.
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