Crispy Fried Mushrooms with Cool Ranch Dip

Here’s a crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer: Crispy Fried Mushrooms with Cool Ranch Dip. Golden, crunchy on the outside and juicy inside, paired with a creamy dip for balance. 🍄✨

🍄 Crispy Fried Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh mushrooms (button or cremini work best)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup milk (or buttermilk for extra tang)

• 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs (panko for extra crispiness)

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

Instructions

1. Prep mushrooms:

   • Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel, trimming stems if needed.

   • Pat dry well (important for crispiness).

2. Set up dredging station:

   • Bowl 1: flour mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

   • Bowl 2: beaten eggs + milk.

   • Bowl 3: breadcrumbs.

3. Coat mushrooms:

   • Dredge mushrooms in flour, dip in egg mixture, then roll in breadcrumbs until well coated.

4. Fry:

   • Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).

   • Fry mushrooms in small batches 3–4 minutes, turning until golden brown.

   • Drain on paper towels.

🥣 Cool Ranch Dip

Ingredients:

• ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

• ¼ cup mayonnaise

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon dried dill

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon dried parsley

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Mix all dip ingredients in a bowl until smooth.

2. Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving (flavors develop more).

✨ Serve mushrooms hot and crispy with ranch dip on the side. Perfect for game nights, parties, or as a side dish.

Would you like me to also give you an air fryer version (lighter, but still crispy)?