Description
Garlic mushrooms offer a crispy delight that elevates simple ingredients into a memorable appetizer. Herb-coated and baked to golden perfection, this recipe brings Mediterranean warmth to your table while inviting you to savor each crunchy, aromatic bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 extra large egg, beaten
- 6–8 oz (170–227 g) small to medium-sized mushrooms
- 1 tbsp parmesan cheese (optional, omit if dairy-free)
- ⅓ cup (40 g) almond flour
- ⅓ cup (45 g) raw sunflower seeds, ground
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp dried parsley
- ½ tbsp butter, melted (optional, omit if dairy-free)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 quart-sized zippered bag
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and generously oil a baking sheet with avocado or olive oil to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
- Mushroom Prep: Thoroughly cleanse mushrooms under cool water, then meticulously dry with paper towels to ensure optimal breading adhesion and crispy texture.
- Breading Creation: Pulverize sunflower seeds into a fine powder using a blender, then combine with almond flour, garlic powder, sea salt, paprika, parsley, and optional parmesan cheese in a sealable bag.
- Coating Process: Whisk egg with melted butter, then individually dip each mushroom, ensuring complete coverage before transferring to the seasoning bag and shaking vigorously to achieve a uniform, crispy exterior.
- Baking Stage: Arrange breaded mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation for even cooking, and roast for 12-14 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee consistent golden-brown coloration.
- Finishing Touch: Activate the broiler on low for 1-2 minutes to create an extra-crispy crust, carefully monitoring to prevent burning, then remove and allow a brief cooling period before serving to maintain maximum crunchiness.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Pat mushrooms completely dry to prevent soggy breading and ensure maximum crispiness.
- Seed Powdering Technique: Blend sunflower seeds into ultra-fine powder for smoother, more consistent coating that adheres perfectly.
- Egg Wash Pro Tip: Whisk egg thoroughly and consider adding melted butter for enhanced flavor and extra crunch.
- Broiler Caution: Watch carefully during final 1-2 minutes of broiling to prevent burning and achieve golden-brown perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg