Crispy Fried Mushrooms with Horseradish Dip
These crispy fried mushrooms are the perfect appetizer or side dish. They're coated in a flavorful breading and fried until golden brown. Serve them with the included horseradish dip for a perfect combination of flavors.
Mushrooms have been a staple in human diets for centuries, and for good reason. They're packed with nutrients, they're versatile, and they're delicious. What's not to love?One of the best ways to prepare mushrooms is to fry them. Frying gives mushrooms a crispy exterior and a tender interior. It also allows you to coat them in a flavorful breading, which can take them to the next level.These crispy fried mushrooms are the perfect example of how frying can transform a simple ingredient into something truly special. They're coated in a breading made with flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. This breading gives them a delicious flavor and a crispy texture.The mushrooms are then fried until golden brown and crispy. This process creates a delicious contrast between the crispy exterior and the tender interior.The mushrooms are served with a horseradish dip. The dip is made with horseradish, mayonnaise, and sour cream. It's a perfect complement to the crispy fried mushrooms.
Crispy Fried Mushrooms with Horseradish Dip Crispy Fried Mushrooms with Horseradish Dip Crispy Fried Mushrooms with Horseradish Dip Crispy Fried Mushrooms with Horseradish Dip
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mushrooms, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the plant-based milk and cornstarch until smooth.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
  5. Spread the mushroom mixture onto a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  6. While the mushrooms are baking, make the horseradish dip by combining the horseradish, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a small bowl.
  7. Serve the crispy fried mushrooms with the horseradish dip.
Why It Works
  • The breading is made with a combination of flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. This combination of spices gives the mushrooms a delicious flavor.
  • The mushrooms are fried until golden brown and crispy. This process creates a delicious contrast between the crispy exterior and the tender interior.
  • The mushrooms are served with a horseradish dip. The dip is made with horseradish, mayonnaise, and sour cream. It's a perfect complement to the crispy fried mushrooms.