Description
Crispy herbed mushrooms bring earthy woodland flavors to your plate with delicate herb-infused crunch. Perfectly seasoned and golden brown, these mushrooms deliver a delightful appetizer you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 300 grams (10.5 ounces) mushrooms
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Meticulously rinse the mushrooms under cool water, carefully removing and discarding the stems to create a clean, uniform surface for coating.
- Generously sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper across the mushroom caps, ensuring even seasoning that will enhance their natural earthy flavor.
- Delicately dust each seasoned mushroom with a light layer of flour, gently tapping to remove any excess and create a smooth, thin base for the next coating.
- Submerge the floured mushrooms into whisked eggs, allowing the liquid to create a sticky binding layer that will help the breadcrumb mixture adhere perfectly.
- Combine breadcrumbs with finely chopped oregano and thyme, creating an aromatic herb-infused coating that will provide a crisp, flavorful exterior.
- Methodically roll each egg-coated mushroom in the herbed breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure complete and even coverage of the entire surface.
- Warm vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, creating a consistent temperature that will produce an evenly golden and crunchy exterior.
- Carefully place the breaded mushrooms into the hot oil, frying until they transform into a rich, golden brown color with a perfectly crisp texture, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the crispy mushrooms onto absorbent paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain and maintaining their delightful crunchiness.
Notes
- Cleaning matters: Gently wash mushrooms under cool water and pat completely dry to ensure the coating sticks perfectly.
- Seasoning tip: Use freshly ground black pepper and sea salt for maximum flavor enhancement before coating.
- Coating technique: Shake off excess flour and egg to prevent clumpy, heavy breading that can become soggy.
- Herb balance: Fresh herbs like oregano and thyme provide more intense flavor compared to dried herbs.
- Frying wisdom: Maintain medium heat to achieve golden-brown crispiness without burning the delicate breadcrumb coating.
- Storage advice: Consume immediately for maximum crunchiness, as mushrooms lose their crisp texture when cooled or refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg