- Why did coating fall off?
- Mushrooms were wet or salted too early. Salt right before frying!
- Oily?
- Oil was too cold.
Fried Breaded Mushrooms
Fried mushrooms are an old friend to vegetarians, but meat-eaters love them for their juiciness. Mushrooms are tricky: 90% water. During frying, this becomes steam trapped under the crust. Done right, it's crispy outside, juicy inside.
Ingredients
1
lb
Button Mushrooms
3/4
cup
All-Purpose Flour
2
Eggs
1 1/2
cups
Breadcrumbs
2
cups
Oil
1
pinch
Salt
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Equipment Needed
- Skillet
- Breading trays
- Paper towels
Allergen Information
Wheat
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Clean mushrooms with a damp cloth; trim stems.
Tip: Don't soak; they absorb water like sponges.
2
✓
Salt slightly right before breading.
Tip: Salt draws out moisture.
3
✓
Coat in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs.
Tip: Double coat for extra crunch.
4
✓
Fry in hot oil until golden.
Tip: Don't overcrowd pan.
5
✓
Drain on paper towels.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Button Mushrooms
- 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Eggs
- 1 1/2 cups Breadcrumbs
- 2 cups Oil
- 1 pinch Salt