Description
Crispy crumbed fried mushrooms deliver a golden, crunchy exterior with a tender, earthy interior. Savory mushrooms coated in seasoned breadcrumbs create an irresistible appetizer you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 500 grams (1 pound) mushrooms, cleaned
- 1 cup flour
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt
- Black pepper
Cooking and Dipping Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare three separate shallow bowls for the coating process: one with seasoned flour, another with whisked eggs, and the third with seasoned panko breadcrumbs mixed with aromatic herbs.
- Gently toss each mushroom in the seasoned flour, ensuring a light and even coating that adheres to the surface.
- Dip the flour-coated mushrooms into the beaten eggs, allowing excess egg to drip off for a thin, even layer.
- Roll the egg-drenched mushrooms in the herbed breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to create a crisp, textured exterior.
- Arrange the fully coated mushrooms in a single layer within the air fryer basket, maintaining space between each piece for optimal crispiness.
- Lightly drizzle olive oil over the breaded mushrooms to enhance golden browning and provide additional flavor.
- Set the air fryer to 200ºC/390ºF and cook for approximately 10 minutes, creating a preliminary crisp exterior.
- Carefully flip the mushrooms to ensure even cooking and return to the air fryer for an additional 3-5 minutes until achieving a uniform golden-brown crunch.
- Meanwhile, prepare a zesty dipping sauce by combining tangy sour cream with finely chopped chives, a hint of garlic powder, and a splash of bright lemon juice.
- Season the dipping sauce with salt and pepper to taste, balancing the flavors and complementing the crispy mushrooms.
- Plate the golden-brown crumbed mushrooms alongside the creamy, herbaceous dipping sauce and serve immediately for maximum texture and flavor.
Notes
- Crumbing technique ensures a crispy, golden exterior that locks in the mushroom’s natural moisture and flavor.
- Layering the breading process creates a perfect crunchy coating that transforms ordinary mushrooms into a delectable appetizer.
- Cooking in an air fryer provides a healthier alternative to deep-frying while maintaining maximum crispiness and minimizing oil usage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg