Deep Fried Mushrooms
Author: Laura Bais
These golden, crunchy bites are bursting with savory mushroom flavor, making them the perfect appetizer for your next party or get-together. They are so easy to make and are guaranteed to disappear in minutes!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, European
- 3 large eggs
- 8 ounces button or cremini mushrooms
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup breadcrumbs
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
Do not wash the mushrooms. Instead, gently wipe them clean with a paper towel.
Cut the mushrooms into quarters or halves, depending on their size.
Prepare three shallow bowls. In the first, whisk the eggs and salt together. Place the flour in the second bowl, and the breadcrumbs in the third.
In a heavy-bottomed skillet, heat about an inch of oil over medium heat. The heat shouldn't be too high or too low for the best results.
While the oil is heating, start breading the mushrooms. You can do this in batches. Take a handful of mushroom pieces, toss them in the flour until coated, then transfer them to the egg mixture, making sure not to carry over too much excess flour.
Toss the mushrooms in the egg until every piece is well-coated. Finally, move them to the breadcrumbs and toss until every mushroom is completely covered.
Carefully place the breaded mushrooms into the hot oil. Fry for about 4 minutes, then flip them over and fry for another 2-3 minutes, until they are deep golden brown and crispy.
Remove the mushrooms from the oil with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Enjoy!
Keyword crispy mushrooms, fried mushrooms, Party Snack, quick and easy recipe, vegetarian recipe