Description
Crispy Fried Mushrooms feature tender button or cremini mushrooms soaked in buttermilk, coated with a seasoned flour and cornmeal mixture, and deep-fried to golden perfection. This American appetizer offers a crunchy exterior with juicy, flavorful insides, perfect as a snack or party treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushroom Soak
- 8 oz button or cremini mushrooms (cleaned and stems trimmed)
- 1 cup buttermilk
Coating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Frying
- Vegetable oil (enough for 2 inches deep in skillet or pot)
Instructions
- Soak Mushrooms: Place the cleaned mushrooms in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Let them soak for at least 15 minutes to tenderize and infuse flavor.
- Prepare Coating Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Heat Oil: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to maintain the correct frying temperature for even cooking.
- Coat Mushrooms: Working in batches, remove the mushrooms from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge them thoroughly in the flour and cornmeal mixture, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
- Fry Mushrooms: Carefully place the coated mushrooms into the hot oil. Fry for 3–4 minutes, turning occasionally, until they turn golden brown and achieve a crispy texture.
- Drain and Serve: Use a slotted spoon to remove the mushrooms from the oil and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce for best taste.
Notes
- Serve mushrooms immediately to enjoy the optimum crispiness and flavor.
- For an extra spicy kick, add cayenne pepper to the flour and cornmeal coating mixture.
- Alternatively, for a lighter version, you can air fry the coated mushrooms at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
