These Fried Mushrooms are coated with a slightly spicy seasoned panko bread crumb mixture and fried to crispy golden perfection. They are, without a doubt, the best-fried mushrooms I have ever had and a must-try for all mushroom lovers.
These mushrooms always get rave reviews, and they are great for movie nights, game days, and cocktails with friends. For even more flavor, serve them with a dip or sauce. For parties I love to serve them with Chili Cheese Dip, Cowboy Caviar, and Crispy Fried Pickles.
How to Make Fried Mushrooms
In a small bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, Old Bay seasoning, marjoram, garlic powder, salt, and fresh ground black pepper. Next, add the buttermilk to another small bowl. Then wash and dry your mushrooms thoroughly. Add the mushrooms to a zipper storage bag with a little flour and shake to coat. Dip them in the buttermilk and roll them through the seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pot fryer over medium heat to 375 degrees. Carefully add a few of the breaded mushrooms at a time to the hot oil, frying until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried mushrooms to paper towels or a wire rack to drain. Fried mushrooms are best enjoyed warm and crispy.
How to Make Them in the Air Fryer
Bread the mushrooms according to the recipe instructions. Then, preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees. Add the breaded mushrooms, cooking for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Be careful biting into them, as they will be extremely hot. They reheat very well in the air fryer.
Preparation Tips
- So I know that you are supposed to wipe mushrooms with a moist paper towel, but I prefer to rinse mine under cold water and dry promptly and thoroughly with a paper towel. I like to get them genuinely clean.
- Pro-tip – avoid the dreaded breading fingers. Use one hand exclusively for the buttermilk and the other hand for the breading mixture.
- The easy semi-dried batter works well for air frying them, too.
- If frying in a non-deep fryer, use a candy thermometer to help maintain a 375-degree frying temperature.
- To help maintain a constant frying temperature, work in small batches.
- Remove the golden fried mushrooms to paper towels to soak up any excess grease.
- For an over-the-top treat, serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, Southern Comeback Sauce, or boom boom sauce.
Storage and Reheat
Store leftovers in a zipper storage bag or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, place the mushrooms in a single layer on a baking sheet. Pop them in a 400-degree preheated oven for 6-7 minutes. For best results, serve promptly.
What kind of mushrooms work best?
I like to use small white button mushrooms, but you could also use small cremini mushrooms. Trim the stems a little bit on both types of mushrooms, and be sure to wash and dry the mushrooms well. Do not submerge the mushrooms in water; just rinse them with cool running water and quickly dry them with paper towels.
More Mushroom Recipes
Crispy Fried Mushrooms Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon marjoram
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1 /2 lbs white button mushrooms stems trimmed
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Old Bay seasoning, marjoram, garlic powder, and salt. Add the buttermilk to another small bowl.
- Wash and dry your mushrooms thoroughly. Add the mushrooms to a zipper storage bag. Add the flour and shake to coat. Dip them in the buttermilk and roll them through the seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat 1 1/4 inches of oil in a Dutch oven, heavy pot, or fryer to 375 degrees. Carefully add a few of the breaded mushrooms at a time, frying until golden brown; 2-3 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain.
Notes
- So, I know that you are supposed to wipe mushrooms with a moist paper towel, but I prefer to rinse mine under cold water and dry promptly and thoroughly with a paper towel. I like to get them genuinely clean.
- Pro-tip – avoid the dreaded breading fingers. Use one hand exclusively for the buttermilk and the other hand for the breading mixture.
- The easy semi-dried batter works well for air frying them, too.
- If frying in a non-deep fryer, use a candy thermometer to help maintain a 375-degree frying temperature.
- To help maintain a constant frying temperature, work in small batches.
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Pam Greer
We love that spicy coating! These really are the best fried mushrooms!
Bintu | Budget Delicious
These sound like the most delicious fried mushrooms ever! So crispy and delicious!
Richard Willey
Would This recipe as well as any of your other fried recipes Work in an air fryer
Beth Pierce
Yes this recipe does work well with fish and green beans. I personally do not think this would work in an air fryer.
Jacqueline Meldrum
You had me at mushrooms!,It’s breakfast time here in Scotland but I would happily eat those for breakfast! Yum!
Anjali
Yum!! These were so easy to make and were the perfect bite sized snack for my kids this afternoon!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood
I could eat a whole plate of these – so delicious and a perfect treat.
veenaazmanov
Soft inside and crunchy on the outside. Perfect snack for a party. Love your awesome recipe.
Emily Liao
These fried mushrooms were a hit! Loved how crispy these were.
Toni
This is really good! My kids loved it! Such a great idea! Thank you!
Natalie
Why are fried things so darn good!! I don’t even care for mushrooms, but I absolutely love these!!
Kara
The tastiest mushrooms I’ve ever tasted! I realized at the last minute that I didn’t have marjoram, but they still turned out so yummy!
April
These were such a yummy treat. My family couldn’t get enough of these. I guess next time I am going to have to double the recipe.
Sara Welch
This is quite possibly the best way to enjoy mushrooms! Perfectly crispy and flavorful; delish!
Chris Collins
I always get crispy mushrooms as a stater, I never realised they were this simple to make at home! Definitely will be trying the recipe 🙂
Andrea Metlika
I love that you used panko for a harder, crispier outer coating on these mushrooms. They look absolutely marvelous!
Jacque H
Whenever I am out I always order fried mushrooms! I have never tried to make them at home, as they scare me. I am afraid they won’t come out as good and I won’t like them anymore. You have changed my mind and I will have to make these very soon.