Crispy fried mushrooms with cool ranch dip sounds delicious! Here’s a simple recipe to make them:
Crispy Fried Mushrooms
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) mushrooms (button, cremini, or your favorite variety)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cold sparkling water (you can also use regular cold water)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil works well)
Instructions:
- Prep the Mushrooms:
- Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Remove the stems if they are large or tough. Pat them dry.
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Slowly whisk in the cold sparkling water until you have a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Coat the Mushrooms:
- Dip each mushroom into the batter, letting any excess drip off.
- Roll the battered mushrooms in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Fry the Mushrooms:
- Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the mushrooms in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry them for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the mushrooms and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Cool Ranch Dip
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Make the Dip:
- In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, chives, parsley, garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the crispy fried mushrooms hot with the cool ranch dip on the side. Enjoy!
