Crackling Mushrooms- Crispy Fried
We have always been having this dish (i.e. Crackling Mushrooms) in a restaurant (i.e. sun moon and potato) where we have been frequenting for a couple of years, crisply fried mushrooms with mayonnaise and dil dip has been an amazing starter 😊 . So here I am trying to replicate this dish.
Deep frying, creates a mushroom that’s moist and delicious inside with a crispy coating on the outside. Whether using white buttons or exotic oysters, they make a great party appetizer, here I have used button mushrooms and quartered them.
The first time I tried it was a runaway success and also hit with my wife and daughter, well they are my official tasters 😊…! The secret is the oil has to be hot and the mushroom dipped and coated with breadcrumbs should start frying as soon as it hits the oil, otherwise it breaks and become soggy.
To test the oil if it is at the right temperature for frying, we need to test by throwing in a piece of bread or mushroom if it fries instantly rises to the surface then the oil is ready for frying. Keep the batter ready and the breadcrumbs so that you dip and coat and put for deep frying immediately. Tried using a toothpick to start it was wasting a lot of time so started to do with hands it was much quicker 😊.
Here I have served along with Szechwan sauce, but if you serve it with mayonnaise dip infused with dil both will make a great combination…..!
Crackling Mushrooms- Crispy Fried
Nutritional Value: 297 Calories / Serving i.e. Fat 40 cal Carbs 215 cal Protein 42 cal
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Button/Oyster Mushroom
- 1 Cup Flour
- ½ Cup Corn Flour
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- 2 tsp crushed fresh pepper
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
- Water for mixing the batter
Instructions
How to Make Crackling Mushrooms- Crispy Fried
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One would require two bowls. In one mix the flour, corn flour, baking powder, salt and pepper thoroughly into a batter. Pour the breadcrumbs in the other bowl. Meanwhile, fill a deep and heavy bottomed skillet with the frying oil.
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Dip the mushrooms into the batter. let any excess batter drip off and then roll them in the breadcrumbs until they're dry to the touch. See to that the mushrooms are coated with the breadcrumbs from all sides, repeat for all the mushrooms.
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Drop the breadcrumb-coated mushrooms in the skillet one by one. use tongs or deep-frying tempura tongs to avoid burning yourself. Allow them to deep fry until they are a golden brown, turning over to make sure they fry from all sides.
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Remove the mushrooms with tongs or deep-frying tempura tongs and allow them to drain on a paper towel. Serve right away. Crispy from outside but moist from inside.
Recipe Notes
- Make sure when you dip the mushroom in the batter, the excess batter should drip and then roll it in breadcrumbs and fry.
- Every recipe recommends for panko breadcrumbs, but here the normal bought of bakery also works fine 😊.
- Don't overcrowd the pan allow them enough space to be turned around, if you have a lot of mushrooms do them in smaller batches rather than one big batch, to avoid them getting soggy or ending up with half fried mushrooms.
Yummy , tasty and easy! Thanks for sharing.
I am mushroom obsessed!!! A perfect recipe I will definately try
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This is what I have been looking for, it is perfect for football parties, or New Year’s Eve Parties. It’s easy and it is the perfect finger food. I will have to look into creating that mayo, do you have the recipe for that as well? Sounds delicious.
Gosh, I’m not a fan of mushrooms at all. Last night at a pizza place I realized my fiance’ s entire family is a huge fan. As a cook I aim to please. I bet these would be a great appetizers to make for them the next time they come for dinner. Thanks for sharing.
Good to know you got an idea, do let me know how does it fair over dinner 🙂 thanks
Yum! This sounds amazing! I love mushrooms and have never tried them this way before. I’ll have to try it out!
DO try them and let me know, thanks for visiting the blog.
This is one unique recipe. Is a long time since I took some mushrooms. This is a good guide to help me try this out now. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks John 🙂 do let me know once you try it out. Thanks for visiting 🙂
This recipe looks easy and tasty. I will try and will let you know. All recipes on you site are easy to make. I made moong dal dosa at home, it came out beautiful. I forgot to take pics this time. Next time I will. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, it’s nice to know that you find the all the recipes on my site are easy to make, it’s our motto to keep all the recipes it simple and easy. Sure do try to take photos next time when you the dosa, it’s encouraging to find that my recipe is being tried and successful. Thanks 🙂 for the feedback.
Yum! This sounds delicious! Crackling Mushrooms is such a great name too 🙂
Thanks….do try this delicious dish…:-)