Description
Fried Sliced Mushrooms with Ranch are a deliciously crispy snack that transforms any gathering into a flavor-filled celebration. These golden-brown mushrooms, coated in a crunchy breadcrumb layer and served with creamy ranch dressing, pack an irresistible umami punch. Perfect for appetizers or movie nights, this simple recipe is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup ranch dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and setting up three shallow bowls for flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Slice the mushrooms into uniform pieces (about ½ inch thick) to ensure even cooking.
- In the first bowl, mix flour with salt and pepper. In the second bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Fill the third bowl with breadcrumbs.
- Dip each mushroom slice in flour, then egg, followed by breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry breaded mushrooms in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 fried mushroom slices (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg