Description
Crispy fried sliced mushrooms coated in a seasoned flour and cornmeal batter, served with a homemade creamy ranch dressing. This appetizer features golden-brown mushrooms with a crunchy exterior and a flavorful, cool dipping sauce perfect for snacking or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms and Coating
- 1 lb button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal (optional, for extra crunch)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 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. Add milk gradually, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve your desired dressing consistency. Cover and refrigerate the dressing 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 1/4 cup milk to create the egg wash.
- Coat the Mushrooms: Dip each mushroom slice first into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then dredge thoroughly in the flour and cornmeal mixture, ensuring an even coating. Place the coated mushrooms on a plate and let them rest for 5 minutes to help the coating set.
- Fry the Mushrooms: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan to 350°F (175°C). Carefully fry the coated mushrooms in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking each batch for 2 to 3 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the mushrooms and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve: Arrange the fried mushrooms on a serving platter and accompany them with the chilled homemade ranch dressing for dipping. Enjoy immediately for the best crispiness.
Notes
- For extra crunch, the cornmeal can be increased or omitted for a lighter coating.
- Ensure oil temperature remains steady at 350°F for even frying and to avoid greasy mushrooms.
- Resting the coated mushrooms before frying helps the batter adhere better.
- The ranch dressing can be made a few hours ahead to let flavors meld.
- Button mushrooms can be substituted with cremini or baby bella mushrooms for a deeper flavor.
