Description
These Crispy Fried Mushrooms with Cool Ranch Dip are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. The mushrooms are coated in a flavorful mixture of buttermilk, flour, and spices, then fried to a golden crisp. Paired with a creamy ranch dip, these mushrooms are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms:
- 1 pound button or cremini mushrooms (cleaned and trimmed)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
Ranch Dip:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Mushrooms: Soak mushrooms in buttermilk. Mix flour, cornmeal, and spices in a dish. Heat oil. Dredge mushrooms in flour mixture and fry until crispy.
- Make the Ranch Dip: Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and seasonings. Chill until serving.
Notes
- You can use panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier coating.
- Add cayenne for extra heat.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe with dip
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
