Fried Mushrooms with Ranch Dip
Fried mushrooms with ranch dip are a delightful combination of crispy, golden-brown mushrooms paired with a tangy, creamy ranch dip. Perfect for game nights or cozy movie marathons, this easy-to-make snack is sure to impress your guests and evoke nostalgic flavors from childhood. With a satisfying crunch and rich taste, these fried mushrooms elevate any gathering while providing an irresistible pick-me-up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh button mushrooms
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (or panko)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying (enough for about 2 inches deep)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp dried dill
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean and pat dry the mushrooms.
- Set up a breading station: mix flour with salt and pepper in one bowl, beat eggs in another, and place breadcrumbs in a third.
- Coat each mushroom in flour, dip in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet until shimmering.
- Fry mushrooms in batches until golden brown, about three minutes per side.
- While frying, whisk together buttermilk, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper for the ranch dip.
- Drain excess oil from fried mushrooms on paper towels and serve with ranch dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 fried mushrooms (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg