Crispy Fried Mushrooms
Golden, crunchy, and full of savory flavor, these crispy fried mushrooms feature white button mushrooms coated with a seasoned panko crust and fried to irresistible perfection.
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 ¼ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 ½ lbs white button mushrooms stems trimmed
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon marjoram
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the panko breadcrumbs, Old Bay seasoning, marjoram, garlic powder, and kosher salt. Pour the buttermilk into a separate shallow bowl.
- Carefully rinse the mushrooms under cold water, ensuring they are dried completely using a paper towel. Transfer the dried mushrooms into a large zipper-style plastic bag, add the flour, and shake well until evenly coated.
- Dip each floured mushroom into the buttermilk, ensuring full coverage, then roll them through the seasoned breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- In a Dutch oven, heavy-bottomed pot, or deep fryer, heat approximately 1¼ inches of vegetable oil to a steady 375°F.
- Gently lower several breaded mushrooms into the hot oil, frying them in small batches for 2–3 minutes until they achieve a deep golden brown color.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried mushrooms and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
Notes
While convention suggests wiping mushrooms with a damp paper towel, rinsing them under cold water and drying them thoroughly ensures a cleaner result.
To prevent messy hands during breading, designate one hand for dipping in buttermilk and the other for rolling in breadcrumbs.
This simple semi-dry coating method is equally effective for air frying.
When frying without a deep fryer, utilize a candy thermometer to maintain an accurate oil temperature of 375°F.
Always fry in small batches to help sustain a consistent oil temperature for optimum crispness.
To prevent messy hands during breading, designate one hand for dipping in buttermilk and the other for rolling in breadcrumbs.
This simple semi-dry coating method is equally effective for air frying.
When frying without a deep fryer, utilize a candy thermometer to maintain an accurate oil temperature of 375°F.
Always fry in small batches to help sustain a consistent oil temperature for optimum crispness.