Description
Crispy fried mushrooms dance with ranch dip in this irresistible snack that brings southern comfort to your table. Crunchy, golden bites paired with creamy, herbed sauce will make you crave more with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) mushrooms (button, cremini, or oyster)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
Coating and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Dip Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
- Sanitize whole mushrooms using a damp cloth or gentle rinse, ensuring thorough drying. Trim stems if necessary, preserving their natural shape and moisture.
- Create a zesty buttermilk marinade by combining buttermilk with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Submerge mushrooms completely in the seasoned buttermilk mixture, guaranteeing full coverage. Allow mushrooms to marinate for 30 minutes, enhancing flavor and texture.
- Establish two separate coating stations: one with flour and cornstarch blend, another with seasoned breadcrumbs incorporating salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne.
- Extract mushrooms from buttermilk, letting excess liquid drip away. Meticulously coat each mushroom in flour mixture, then re-dip in buttermilk before rolling in breadcrumb mixture.
- Gently press breadcrumbs onto mushrooms, ensuring complete and even coverage. Let coated mushrooms rest for 5 minutes to solidify breading.
- Heat oil to 350°F in a deep pan, maintaining consistent temperature. Carefully lower mushrooms in small batches, avoiding overcrowding.
- Fry mushrooms for 3-4 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior and crispy texture. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to paper towels for excess oil absorption.
- Immediately season hot mushrooms with a light sprinkle of salt for enhanced flavor.
- Prepare ranch dip by whisking mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Incorporate fresh chopped parsley or chives into the dip for added vibrancy. Refrigerate for minimum 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Ensure mushrooms are bone-dry before coating to prevent soggy breading and guarantee ultimate crispiness.
- Use fresh, firm mushrooms like cremini or button varieties for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350F to achieve golden-brown exterior without greasy residue.
- Allow coating to rest briefly before frying, which helps breading adhere securely and creates extra crunchy layer.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 321 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg