Fried Mushrooms with Dipping Sauce

Instead of shaking and baking, you'll be shaking and frying these tasty fried mushrooms that are modeled after a restaurant appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 201 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• salt to taste
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
• 12 medium mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons tartar sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley, and salt in a zip-top bag.

Step 3

Beat egg in a large bowl. Add mushrooms and toss until well coated. Place one mushroom in the bag, seal, and shake to coat. Repeat with remaining mushrooms.

Step 4

Deep-fry mushrooms until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to cool and drain.

Step 5

Crush garlic cloves into tartar sauce and mix well. Place into a small dish and serve alongside mushrooms for dipping.