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Fried Sliced Mushrooms with Ranch

Crispy, warm, and easy-to-make fried sliced mushrooms served with ranch dressing that will satisfy your snack cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mushroom Preparation
  • 1 lb white mushrooms Cleaned and sliced thick
Breading Mixture
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour For coating the mushrooms
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large egg Optional, for extra crispy coating
  • 1 splash milk For whisking with egg if using
  • 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs Optional for a textured coating
Frying
  • Vegetable oil for frying Enough oil for mushrooms to float
Serving
  • 1 cup ranch dressing For dipping
  • 1 optional spicy ketchup or honey mustard For extra flavor
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the mushrooms quickly in water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  2. Slice the mushrooms thickly, avoiding thin slices which can shrivel when frying.
Breading
  1. In a bowl, mix flour with salt and pepper.
  2. If using, whisk the egg with a splash of milk in a separate bowl.
  3. Coat each mushroom slice in the flour mixture, dip in egg mixture if using, and then cover with breadcrumbs or flour again.
Frying
  1. Heat enough vegetable oil in a pan until hot but not smoking, around 350°F (175°C).
  2. Carefully drop the mushrooms into the hot oil in small batches, frying for a few minutes until they are golden brown.
  3. Flip the mushrooms halfway to ensure even cooking.
  4. Remove and drain on paper towels to avoid sogginess.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with ranch dressing and optional garnishes.

Notes

These fried mushrooms are perfect for snacking, movie nights, or as an appetizer. Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer for best results. Experiment with different dipping sauces for added flavor.