Fried Mushrooms with Chipotle Sauce

These crispy fried mushrooms, paired with a smoky and tangy chipotle sauce, create a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Each bite of the mushrooms is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, while the chipotle sauce adds a fiery kick, making it a delicious and unique snack or appetizer.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

  • For extra crispiness, double-dip the mushrooms in flour and breadcrumbs.
  • Use fresh mushrooms for the best texture.
  • Adjust the heat of the chipotle sauce by adding more or less chipotle in adobo.
  • Serve immediately for the crispiest result.
Yield: 4 servings

Fried Mushrooms with Chipotle Sauce

Fried Mushrooms with Chipotle Sauce

Crispy fried mushrooms paired with smoky chipotle sauce for a delicious appetizer or snack with a spicy twist.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450g) fresh mushrooms (button or cremini)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Chipotle Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1-2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (to taste)
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Clean and trim mushrooms, removing stems if needed.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the egg and buttermilk.
  4. Dip each mushroom in the buttermilk mixture, then coat thoroughly with the flour mixture.
  5. Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Fry the mushrooms in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  7. For the chipotle sauce, blend mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle peppers, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
  8. Serve the fried mushrooms with the chipotle sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • Use a thermometer to monitor the oil temperature for crispy mushrooms.
  • For a vegetarian twist, substitute buttermilk with a plant-based alternative.
  • Make extra chipotle sauce to drizzle over other dishes like tacos or burgers!

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 409Total Fat 19gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 14gCholesterol 58mgSodium 916mgCarbohydrates 49gFiber 3gSugar 5gProtein 11g

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