Fried Sliced Mushrooms with Ranch: Easy, Crispy Appetizer Recipe
A crispy and flavorful appetizer or side dish featuring sliced mushrooms fried to a golden brown and served with a cool, tangy ranch dip. Perfect for snacking or as a party starter.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms button or cremini, cleaned
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons seasoned salt or to taste
- 2 eggs optional, for thicker breading
- Vegetable or canola oil enough for frying
Instructions
- Clean and slice mushrooms.
- Mix flour and seasoned salt in a bowl or zip-top bag.
- (Optional) Beat eggs in a separate bowl for thicker breading.
- For thin breading: Toss mushrooms in flour mixture. For thicker breading: Dip mushrooms in eggs then coat with flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet or deep fryer to about 350-375°F (medium-high heat).
- Fry mushrooms in batches for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- For ranch dip: Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, salt, and pepper. Add lemon juice or herbs if desired.
- Serve fried mushrooms warm with ranch dip on the side.
Notes
- Use sliced mushrooms for ease of eating and better texture.
- If you prefer air frying, coat mushrooms the same way and air fry at 400°F for about 7 minutes until golden.
- Do not soak mushrooms in water; wipe clean or rinse lightly and pat dry.
- Adjust seasoning in breading and dip to your taste.
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