Cajun Fried Mushrooms with Garlic Sauce.
Crispy Cajun fried mushrooms with a tangy garlic dipping sauce—delicious, easy-to-make, and full of flavor!
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh button mushrooms cleaned and trimmed
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
For Garlic Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Mushrooms: Slice the mushrooms into halves or quarters depending on size. Set aside.
- Make the Breading: In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, breadcrumbs, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Dipping Station: Set up a dipping station: one bowl with buttermilk and another with beaten eggs.
- Coat Mushrooms: Dip each mushroom into the buttermilk, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently for a thick, even coating.
- Heat Oil: In a deep skillet or pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the mushrooms in batches, frying for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Make Garlic Sauce: While frying, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir well.
- Drain & Serve: Once the mushrooms are fried, place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve with the garlic dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can bake the mushrooms at 400°F for about 20 minutes.
- Double the garlic sauce recipe if you prefer extra dip!
