Here’s a delicious Crispy Garlic Mushroom Bites recipe 🍄🧄 — crunchy on the outside, juicy inside, and perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Crispy Garlic Mushroom Bites
Serves: 3–4
Time: ~25 minutes
Ingredients
- 12–16 button or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and halved
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs or panko
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying
Garlic Butter Toss (optional but great)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prep mushrooms
Pat mushrooms dry well (important for crispiness). - Set up dredging station
- Bowl 1: flour + salt & pepper
- Bowl 2: beaten eggs
- Bowl 3: breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika
- Coat mushrooms
Dip mushrooms in flour → egg → breadcrumbs. Press gently to coat. - Fry
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
Fry mushrooms in batches 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels. - Garlic butter toss (optional)
Melt butter, sauté garlic 30 seconds, toss fried mushrooms with butter and parsley. - Serve
Serve hot with ranch, garlic aioli, or spicy mayo.
Tips & Variations
- Extra crispy: Double-dip in egg and breadcrumbs.
- Air fryer option: Spray with oil and air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Cheesy crust: Mix grated Parmesan into breadcrumbs.
- Spicy kick: Add cayenne or chili flakes to breadcrumbs.
If you want, I can give you a baked version, Asian-style crispy mushrooms, or a low-carb version.
