Description
Crispy fried sliced mushrooms served with a homemade creamy ranch dipping sauce. This appetizer features tender mushrooms coated in a seasoned flour and cornmeal mixture, fried to golden perfection, and paired with a flavorful ranch dip made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and aromatic herbs and spices.
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)
- 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. Gradually add milk one tablespoon at a time until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. Refrigerate the ranch dressing until ready to serve.
- Prepare the Coating: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs and milk until well blended.
- Coat the Mushrooms: Dip each sliced mushroom piece first into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour and cornmeal mixture. Place coated mushrooms on a tray and let them rest for about 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). Fry the coated mushrooms in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan, for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove mushrooms and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve: Arrange the fried mushrooms on a serving platter and serve immediately with the chilled ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, using cornmeal in the coating is optional but recommended.
- Ensure oil temperature is consistently around 350°F for best frying results.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; fry mushrooms in small batches to maintain oil temperature and achieve even browning.
- Leftover fried mushrooms can be reheated in an oven to retain crispness.
- The ranch dressing can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator to enhance flavors.
