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Crispy Garlic Fried Mushrooms

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These crispy garlic fried mushrooms are a delightful snack or appetizer, featuring a flavorful batter that delivers a satisfying crunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Mushroom Preparation
  • 500 g button mushrooms, cleaned and halved
Batter
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for a kick)
  • 1 cup cold sparkling water
Frying
  • Vegetable oil for frying Enough to fill the pot for deep frying.
Garnish
  • Fresh parsley chopped For garnish.
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Batter
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
  2. Gradually pour in cold sparkling water, whisking until you achieve a smooth batter. A few lumps are fine; avoid over-mixing.
Fry the Mushrooms
  1. Heat 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  2. Stir the minced garlic into the batter, being careful not to break the garlic pieces too much.
  3. Dip each halved mushroom into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
  4. Carefully drop the coated mushrooms into the hot oil, frying them in batches to prevent overcrowding. Fry for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally until they are golden and crispy.
  5. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried mushrooms from the oil, placing them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  6. Repeat the frying process until all mushrooms are cooked.
Serve
  1. Serve the crispy garlic fried mushrooms hot, garnished with chopped parsley and lemon wedges for squeezing over.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat in a preheated oven to regain crispiness.
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