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Deep Fried Mushrooms

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"Button mushrooms are battered and fried in oil for an irresistible snack. These are great for watching sports." — Angel Marcelino

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1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 egg

1 cup water
1 pound button mushrooms, quartered
2 cups oil for frying, or as needed

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Directions

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and garlic salt. Mix in egg and water until smooth.
Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Test to see if oil is hot by frying a drop of batter. If it sizzles and floats to the top, the oil is ready.
Dip mushrooms into the batter and then place in the hot oil. Fry a few at a time so they are not crowded, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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We loved, Loved, LOVED these. This is a favorite of ours when we go out to restaurants and I really am glad that I "finally" found a recipe that is what we order out. Definate keeper. Thanks for the post.

—Momof2

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 02, 2008

First time I made these we didn't like the batter- too mushy. So the next time we dipped the mushrooms in beat egg and the rolled them in italian breadcrumbs (already has garlic and spices added in). They turned out wonderful- crunchy and tasty. Dipped in Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing.

—Tom C

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42 Ratings

Aug 11, 2007

Followed directions as written. Flavor was good but the batter never got crispy. It was more like a pancake-wrapped mushroom. I like a crunchy outer. I also missed the beer flavor so next time I'll look for a beer batter for my shrooms. Dh liked them as well but wished they were more crunchy.

—MALAPERT

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Sep 24, 2007

I have made these twice now. The only people in the house who don't like them are the ones who don't like mushrooms! I added a little extra garlic salt. The only draw back was that I had to fry them for a long time to make them crisp enough. But towards the end of the batch they went faster, I guess because the oil got hotter and hotter. I loved these.

—weirdo

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Nov 22, 2010

I had no problems with this recipe, I was worried they would come out mushy, but mine came out just fine. I, of course cooked them with my deep fryer at 350, for about 4 minutes. Will def use this recipe again..

—alm001

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Jul 21, 2008

Good, but does need more spice. Also used a deep fryer and fried until brown and crisp. Here is a dip I made: 1/4 cup mayo, 1 tblsp each lemon juice, horseradish, milk to desired consistency. Similar to dips we have tasted served with this dish. Will make this again with some cayenne and more garlic.

—maryann

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Aug 04, 2008

Followed recipes directions, and the end result was good. They were good for home cooked fried mushrooms. I had to add a bit of salt and garlic powder on top for more flavor though. Not bad. I'm going to continue to fool around with ideas on this one ;]

—Cierra

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Jul 23, 2008

These got really soggy by the time they drained and cooled down enough to eat. I added salt and cayenne to the batter but they still were bland.

—MOTHERDESTINY

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Nutrition

Calories
127 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
13.9 g
4%

Cholesterol
26 mg
9%

Fat
6.5 g
10%

Fiber
1 g
4%

Protein
4.2 g
8%

Sodium
239 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Deep Fried Mushrooms

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 127
Calories from Fat: 58

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.5g 10 %
Saturated Fat 0.9g 5 %
Cholesterol 26mg 9 %
Sodium 239mg 10 %
Potassium 207mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 13.9g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 1g 4 %
Protein 4.2g 8 %
** Sugars 1g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 11 %
** Thiamin 18 %
Niacin 29 %
Vitamin B6 6 %
Magnesium 4 %
Folate 23 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.