Description
These Fried Sliced Mushrooms with Ranch are a crispy and flavorful appetizer or snack that’s perfect for any gathering. The mushrooms are coated in a crunchy breadcrumb mixture and fried until golden brown, then served with a side of creamy ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Fried Sliced Mushrooms:
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (button or cremini, sliced ¼ inch thick)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Ranch Dressing:
- ½ cup ranch dressing (for dipping)
Instructions
- Clean and slice mushrooms: Slice mushrooms into even pieces.
- Set up dredging station: Prepare three bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and a mix of panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge mushrooms: Dip each mushroom slice in flour, then egg, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry mushrooms: Heat oil to 350°F, fry mushrooms in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Drain and serve: Transfer fried mushrooms to a paper towel–lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot with ranch dressing.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the mushrooms in egg and breadcrumbs.
- You can air fry them at 400°F for 10–12 minutes for a lighter option.
- Try adding grated Parmesan to the breadcrumbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ of recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
