These crispy, golden fried mushroom bites are an irresistible snack or appetizer. Coated in a flavorful batter and fried to perfection, they offer a crunchy exterior with a tender, juicy mushroom inside. Perfect for parties or family gatherings, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Recipe Tips and Tricks:

Use fresh mushrooms for the best texture and flavor.
For extra crispiness, double dip the mushrooms in the batter.
Keep the oil at the right temperature (350°F or 175°C) for a perfect fry.
Try using panko breadcrumbs for an even crunchier bite.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch or garlic aioli.

Classic Fried Mushroom Bites

Kathie Clane

Crispy, golden-fried mushroom bites, perfect for snacking or as an appetizer, paired with your favorite dipping sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Fried Mushroom recipes

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 369 kcal

Ingredients

12 oz 340 g fresh button mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 cup buttermilk or milk
1 egg
1 cup breadcrumbs preferably panko
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

Clean the mushrooms thoroughly, removing stems if necessary.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and buttermilk together.
Dip each mushroom in the wet mixture, then coat in the flour mixture. Repeat for extra crispiness.
Roll the coated mushrooms in breadcrumbs until evenly covered.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot over medium-high heat (around 350°F/175°C).
Fry the mushroom bites in batches for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

Ensure the oil is hot enough to fry, but not smoking. This prevents the mushrooms from absorbing too much oil and becoming soggy.
If you're short on time, you can skip the double-dipping step but for extra crunch, it’s worth the effort!

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