Description
Crispy, golden fried sliced mushrooms served with a creamy homemade ranch dressing make a perfect appetizer or snack. The mushrooms are coated in a seasoned flour and cornmeal mixture for extra crunch, then deep-fried to perfection. The cool, herbaceous ranch dipping sauce complements the warm, savory mushrooms beautifully.
Ingredients
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Mushrooms and Coating
- 1 lb button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal (optional, for extra crunch)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (to adjust consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ranch Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Gradually add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prepare the Coating: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs together with the 1/4 cup milk until fully combined.
- Coat the Mushrooms: Dip each mushroom slice first into the egg mixture, letting any excess drip off, then dredge it thoroughly in the flour and cornmeal mixture. Place coated mushrooms on a plate or tray and let them rest for 5 minutes to help the coating adhere better during frying.
- Fry the Mushrooms: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan to 350°F (175°C). Carefully add the coated mushrooms in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until the mushrooms turn golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve: Arrange the fried mushrooms on a serving platter and serve warm alongside the chilled homemade ranch dressing for dipping. Enjoy as a tasty appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Using cornmeal in the coating adds extra crunch but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Make sure the oil temperature is steady at 350°F to prevent soggy or greasy mushrooms.
- Resting the coated mushrooms before frying helps the coating stick better and results in a crispier texture.
- Feel free to adjust the ranch dressing seasonings according to your taste preference.
- These mushrooms are best eaten fresh but can be reheated briefly in an oven to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
