Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound whole mushrooms (white button or cremini), stems removed
- 1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil (or canola) for shallow frying
- Ranch dressing, spicy mayo, or your favorite dip
Instructions
- Clean mushrooms and remove stems. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: flour (seasoned with salt and pepper), beaten eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs + ranch seasoning.
- Dredge each mushroom in flour, shake off excess, dip in egg, and then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture. Press crumbs gently to adhere.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat (about 350°F/175°C if you have a thermometer). Use enough oil to cover about 1/4 inch of the pan.
- Fry the breaded mushrooms in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides (about 3–4 minutes per side depending on size). Avoid overcrowding.
- Remove and drain on paper towels or a cooling rack. Sprinkle a pinch of salt while still hot.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Pat mushrooms very dry for best results. Panko breadcrumbs give the best crunch. For baking, place on a parchment-lined sheet and bake at 425°F for 15–20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: mushrooms, appetizers, frying, ranch flavor, panko