Fried Mushrooms with Dipping Sauce

Mushrooms are one of my favorites. I had this dish as an appetizer at a restaurant and couldn't believe how simple, delicious, and easy to make it was. I used the same concept as Shake'n Bake® to make this dish, but instead of baking, I fried them. It can either be served as an appetizer or even side dish and whenever I make it for my friends, they can't seem to get enough!

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

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
• 12 medium mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons tartar sauce

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.