Description
Spicy Korean Fried Mushrooms blend crispy textures with bold flavors from Seoul’s street cuisine. Earthy mushrooms and zesty seasonings create an irresistible appetizer that will transport taste buds to Korea’s culinary landscape.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 grams) button or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and stems trimmed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs (Panko for extra crunch)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Ranch dressing, garlic aioli, or marinara sauce
Instructions
- Cleansing: Meticulously wipe mushrooms with a damp paper towel, removing all traces of dirt and ensuring a pristine cooking surface.
- Preparation: Slice larger mushrooms lengthwise while keeping smaller ones whole, creating visual and textural variety for the dish.
- Seasoning: Craft a flavor-packed flour mixture with salt and pepper, transforming a simple coating into a robust seasoning blend.
- Dredging: Thoroughly coat each mushroom in the seasoned flour, gently shaking off excess to create a light, even dusting.
- Searing: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers with cooking potential, creating the perfect environment for crispy mushrooms.
- Frying: Strategically place flour-coated mushrooms in the hot oil, maintaining adequate spacing to ensure maximum crispiness and even golden-brown coloration.
- Draining: Using a slotted spoon, transfer crisp mushrooms to a paper towel-lined plate, allowing excess oil to absorb and preserve their crunchy texture.
- Serving: Present the golden, crispy mushrooms immediately, optionally enhancing with fresh herbs or a zesty lemon squeeze to elevate the final flavor profile.
Notes
- Prevent Mushroom Moisture: Pat mushrooms completely dry before coating to ensure crispy, not soggy results.
- Optimize Flour Coating: Use seasoned flour with additional herbs like garlic powder or paprika for extra flavor depth.
- Control Oil Temperature: Maintain consistent 350-375°F heat for perfect golden-brown, crisp exterior without burning.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Fry mushrooms in batches to preserve crispiness and prevent steaming instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg