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.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

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.

Recipe FAQ

Why did coating fall off?
Mushrooms were wet or salted too early. Salt right before frying!
Oily?
Oil was too cold.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Button Mushrooms
  • 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups Breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups Oil
  • 1 pinch Salt