Fried Mushrooms are the best party snack with a delicious batter and breadcrumb coating. Fry and serve with your favorite creamy dip.
These savory and crispy mushroom bites make the perfect Appetizer for a game day, potluck, or night-in with friends. Serve them up with other crowd favorites like Buffalo Chicken Wings, Seasoned Potato Wedges, and Mozzarella Sticks.
Sabrina’s Fried Mushrooms Recipe
Fried Mushrooms are delicious and straightforward to make, and are the ultimate snack food or party appetizer. Frying is the perfect way to add extra flavor and texture. I love the mild, earthy flavor of white mushrooms, and this recipe enhances that with a crispy layer of beer batter and bread crumbs coating the outside. Wow your friends at your next party with this crunchy and succulent snack.
Ingredients
Fried Mushrooms:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup beer , ice cold
- 1 pound button mushrooms , wiped clean
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- oil for frying
Spicy Horseradish Dipping Sauce:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons cream-style horseradish
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Fried Mushrooms:
- In a large bowl whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and paprika.
- Place the bowl into a larger bowl with ice in it, so the batter stays cold.
- Pour in the beer, whisking until just combined.
- Dip mushrooms individually into batter letting excess batter drip off.
- Dredge in the breadcrumbs and place on a baking sheet.
- Heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot on medium high heat.
- Add the mushrooms in batches and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
Spicy Horseradish Dipping Sauce:
- Mix mayonnaise, horseradish, ketchup, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, oregano and black pepper.
- Refrigerate 2 hours before using as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Simply delicious, and very crunchy too! My mother could not believe she was eating mushrooms with so much joy.