🍄✨ Crispy Fried Mushrooms with Cool Ranch Dip 🥗

Golden, crunchy mushrooms paired with a creamy ranch dip—an irresistible appetizer or snack!

Ingredients

For the Fried Mushrooms

• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
• 1 lb mushrooms (button, cremini, or oyster – cleaned & stems trimmed)
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Cool Ranch Dip

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
• 1/2 tsp dried dill
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional)

Directions

1. Prep Mushrooms: Clean mushrooms and trim stems if needed. Keep whole for juiciness.
2. Soak: Mix buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add mushrooms, coat well, and soak 30 minutes.
3. Breading Station: In one bowl, mix flour + cornstarch. In another, mix breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
4. Coat: Dredge mushrooms in flour mix, dip back into buttermilk, then coat in breadcrumbs. Let sit 5 minutes.
5. Fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry mushrooms in batches 3–4 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt.
6. Dip: Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add parsley/chives. Chill 15 minutes.
7. Serve: Pair crispy mushrooms with cool ranch dip. Enjoy hot and crunchy!

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: ~35 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Kcal: ~280 kcal per serving

✨ Crispy, crunchy, and packed with flavor—these fried mushrooms with ranch dip are the ultimate snack!