🍄 Crispy Garlic Mushroom Bites
🧄 Flavor Profile:
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Crispy exterior
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Juicy, earthy mushrooms inside
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Loaded with garlic and herbs
📝 Ingredients
Main:
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16 oz (1 lb) button or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 eggs, beaten
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1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional but tasty)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp dried parsley or Italian seasoning
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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Vegetable oil for frying (or air fryer spray)
Garlic Butter (for extra flavor, optional):
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
🔥 Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Breading Station
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Set up 3 bowls:
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Bowl 1: Flour
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Bowl 2: Beaten eggs
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Bowl 3: Panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, pepper
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Step 2: Bread the Mushrooms
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Toss mushrooms in flour (shake off excess).
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Dip into egg, then coat thoroughly with the panko mixture.
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Press gently to help the crumbs stick well.
Step 3: Cook the Bites
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Deep Frying:
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Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry mushrooms in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden.
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Drain on a paper towel–lined plate.
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Air Fryer:
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Spray mushrooms lightly with oil and air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
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Oven-Baked:
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake on a greased or parchment-lined tray for 20–25 minutes, flipping once and spraying with oil for crispiness.
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Step 4: (Optional) Garlic Butter Drizzle
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Melt butter in a pan over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
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Drizzle over hot mushrooms and top with fresh parsley.
🍽️ Serve With:
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Garlic aioli
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Ranch
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Spicy sriracha mayo
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Marinara sauce
✅ Pro Tips:
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Use smaller mushrooms for poppable bites.
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Let mushrooms dry well before breading to help the coating stick.
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Mix in chili flakes or smoked paprika for extra flavor.
Would you like a vegan version, spicy variation, or a dipping sauce recipe to go with it?