Fried Mushrooms
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Fried Mushrooms
Description
Fried Mushrooms uses small button mushrooms trimmed to size, first coated lightly in flour to help the beer batter adhere evenly. The batter is made from flour, beer, and seasonings including kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mushrooms are dipped in this batter and deep-fried in oil heated to 375°F until golden brown, which takes about 7 minutes per batch. The frying process produces a crisp, golden crust encasing the soft mushrooms within. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a herbal note and bright visual contrast.
The mushrooms should be served immediately to maintain their crispiness and flavor. This recipe is well-suited as an appetizer or a side dish that highlights the balance of a crunchy exterior with the mushroom's tender texture inside. The beer in the batter contributes subtle depth and lightness to the coating.
Ingredients
- 1 pound button mushroom ends trimmed, small
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour divided use
- 1 cup beer
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- cooking oil for frying
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pot to 375 degrees F.
- Coat the mushrooms in 1/2 cup flour, shaking off any excess.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the remaining cup of flour, beer, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Coat each mushroom in batter, letting the excess batter drip back into the bowl.
- Fry 4-5 mushrooms at a time until golden brown, about 7 minutes.
- Repeat the process with the remaining mushrooms.
- Sprinkle with parsley, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 686mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 580IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 10.1mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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