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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Monidipa
I am allergic to mushrooms but my in-laws love them. SO this weekend I will try making it for them. I’m bookmarking it.
Autumn Murray
I LOVE fried mushrooms and these were some of the best I ever had. I will definitely make these again soon.
Alita
I love mushrooms and I really want to try your recipe but I can’t tolerate spicy food much. What can I do? Thank you in advance.
Beth Pierce
These are pretty mild. You can always omit the Old Bay Seasoning.
AC
I haven’t tried this recipe yet, but was curious if anyone has tried to do these in an air fryer instead of oil?
Beth Pierce
Yes, the readers have reported making them with success in the air fryer.
Beeb
These were absolutely delicious. I love fried mushrooms. I have never had them with such a fantastically crispy coating before. Yum!
Stephanie
What a great recipe for fried mushrooms! My husband loves to get these when we go out to eat but now we can make them at home!!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Stephanie! So happy that you like them! 😉
Glamor Medical
These look and sound amazing! I will be trying this ASAP!
Holli
Perfect, crispy mushrooms! I used a different combination of seasonings, because it’s what I had on hand. Garlic powder, paprika, white pepper and fajita seasoning with ranch dressing for dipping. Absolutely delicious!
Carrie Robinson
This is one of my all-time favorite appetizers, but I rarely see them on the menu at restaurants anymore. I will have to try your recipe at home soon! 🙂
Jac
Oh my these were super tasty! I used vegan buttermilk, which is simply soya or oat milk with some apple cider vinegar added to curdle it, and my family loved these little tasty morsels. Thanks 🙂
Denay DeGuzman
Our family’s all about mushrooms! This crispy appetizer was so delicious. I loved that it was easy to make and got rave reviews from the extended family. Thanks for another great recipe!
Charla
Oh yum! Who knew you could make such delicious crispy fried mushrooms.
Mike bell
How do you make a good dipping sauce for the mushrooms?
Beth Pierce
I personally like southern comeback sauce with them.
Glenda
Need to make this
Jen
So crispy and delicious! I love the Old Bay seasoning in the panko coating. It adds such great flavor.
Michelle
These mushrooms were absolutely delicious! My kids kept coming back for more, which is a winner in my books!
Claudia Lamascolo
these mushrooms was super delicious and tasty and the whole family enjoyed it!