DEEP FRIED BABY BELLA MUSHROOMS

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients, while cornmeal can be less expensive.

Clean baby bella mushrooms and remove stems, cutting them in half or thirds depending on size.

In a bowl, add 1 egg and 1 cup of milk, then beat together to make a batter.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper to the egg and milk mixture, mixing well.

Gradually add 1 cup of flour to the mixture while beating in 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder.

Add 1/2 cup of water to thin the batter if necessary, mixing until smooth.

Dip the cleaned mushrooms into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.

In a separate container, place 2 cups of Panko bread crumbs.

Take the battered mushrooms and coat them in the Panko bread crumbs, shaking off any excess.

Place the coated mushrooms on a plate to prepare for frying.

Preheat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot until hot.

Carefully add the mushrooms to the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.

Fry the mushrooms for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until they reach your desired level of brownness, turning occasionally for even cooking.

Remove the fried mushrooms and place them on a wire rack with paper towels underneath to drain excess oil.

Sprinkle a little salt on the fried mushrooms while they are still hot.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens