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Fried Sliced Mushrooms

Crispy and savory fried mushrooms make a delicious snack or side dish that is quick and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mushroom Preparation
  • 12 oz fresh white or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced ¼-inch thick
Coating Mixture
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tsp of vinegar)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional) Adjust to taste for heat
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Serving
  • Ranch dressing (for dipping; classic pairing)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by cleaning the mushrooms and slicing them into ¼-inch thick pieces.
Coating
  1. In a bowl, pour the buttermilk over the sliced mushrooms.
  2. In another bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if you like a little heat.
  3. Dip each mushroom slice in the flour mixture until they are fully coated.
Frying
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the coated mushrooms in batches.
  3. Fry them for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  4. Allow them to drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Serving
  1. Serve the fried sliced mushrooms hot with ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
  2. They can also be served as a topping on burgers or salads for an extra crunch.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to regain crispiness. Don't overcrowd the pan while frying for even cooking.