Deep-Fried Morel Mushrooms

We hunt these every spring and, cooked this way, you can taste the mushroom and they stay crispy. These are the prime rib of mushrooms! You will love these so much you won't be able to stop eating them.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 mins
• Total Time: 19 mins
• Calories: 296 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• vegetable oil for frying
• 1 ½ cups milk
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
• ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• 20 large fresh morel mushrooms
• ½ cup Italian cracker crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place morels in a large bowl of warm salted water and leave to soak, about 30 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Combine flour, cracker crumbs, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and cumin in a large resealable plastic bag to make breading mix.

Step 4

Whisk milk and egg together in a small bowl.

Step 5

Dip mushrooms, a few at a time, into milk mixture. Toss in breading mix until coated; shake off excess.

Step 6

Fry breaded morels in the hot oil, working in batches, until dark brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.