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Fried Mushrooms with Ranch Dip

Crispy Fried Mushrooms with Ranch Dip for Perfect Snacking

Enjoy crispy fried mushrooms with a creamy ranch dip, a must-try vegetarian appetizer that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mushrooms
  • 1 lb Mushrooms (button, cremini, or oyster) clean thoroughly and trim stems
  • 1 cup Buttermilk can substitute with milk + lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs consider mixing with crushed crackers
  • Vegetable Oil for frying; choose a high smoke point oil
For the Cool Ranch Dip
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Ranch Seasoning Mix
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Chives or Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Deep skillet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Clean the mushrooms thoroughly and trim the stems as needed. Soak the mushrooms in a mixture of buttermilk, garlic powder, and paprika for 15-20 minutes.
  2. While the mushrooms soak, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper in one bowl, and place panko breadcrumbs in another bowl.
  3. Dredge each mushroom in the flour mixture, dip into the buttermilk, and then roll in the panko breadcrumbs. Repeat for extra crunch.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry the coated mushrooms in small batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Prepare the ranch dip by mixing sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon juice until smooth. Chill for 10 minutes.
  7. Serve the crispy fried mushrooms hot with the ranch dip, garnished with chives or parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Double dredging creates a thicker and crunchier coating. Use a wire rack to cool the mushrooms to prevent sogginess. Maintain oil temperature for optimal frying.

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