How to Make Southern-Style Fried Mushrooms - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, there's nothing quite like Southern cuisine. From crispy fried chicken to rich and creamy mac and cheese, the flavors of the South are truly satisfying. And one dish that perfectly embodies the spirit of Southern comfort food is the humble fried mushroom. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor, these Southern-style fried mushrooms are a true delight for the taste buds.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup red cooking wine
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • ¾ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 10 medium button mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 10 mushrooms

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk flour, wine, water, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until well combined and no lumps remain. Dip mushrooms, one at a time, into batter to coat.
  • Carefully place coated mushrooms into hot oil, making sure they don't touch or stick together while cooking; fry until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate lined. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.
  • Nutrition

    844 cal.

    • Total Fat: 89g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 295mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 26mg