Crunchy Spicy Deep Fried Mushrooms Recipe

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Whole wheat breadcrumbs provide more fiber.

Start by gathering the ingredients: white mushrooms, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, Italian breadcrumbs, and vegetable oil.

In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Whisk together until well combined.

Slowly add 1/2 cup of water to the dry ingredients, mixing until the batter is thick enough to stick to the mushrooms.

Clean the white mushrooms with a damp cloth to remove dirt, then cut them into quarters or halves based on personal preference.

Set up a breading station with the wet batter and Italian breadcrumbs in separate bowls.

Dip each mushroom into the wet batter, ensuring it is well coated, then transfer it to the Italian breadcrumbs and coat thoroughly. Place the breaded mushrooms on a tray.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F. Ensure the oil does not exceed this temperature to prevent burning the mushrooms.

Carefully place the breaded mushrooms into the hot oil, frying for 1.5 minutes. Do not exceed 2 minutes to avoid mushiness inside.

After 1.5 minutes, remove the mushrooms from the oil and drain them on paper towels.

Optionally, fry some mushrooms without breading to compare textures. Just dip them in the batter and place directly into the hot oil.

Once all mushrooms are fried, cut into a few to show the inside texture and serve with a spicy dipping sauce.

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