Deep-fried Mushrooms
Whether they are served as an appetizer during a football game or as a side with grilled hamburgers, deep-fried mushrooms are always a favorite in my house. This is my take on a favorite that my daughter and I always ordered at one of our local drive-in’s. Do you remember what a “Drive In” is? Do they even call them “Drive In’s” anymore?? Well, if your remember what a “drive-in” is and you still call them a “drive-in” by accident now and then, you must be around my age:) Cough 50-ish Cough.. Back to the story.
Local Restaurant
In Appleton WI, there is a drive-in/fast food called Tom’s Drive In. Tom’s Drive In has served Appleton and the surrounding area for over 40 years. I can remember when my kids were young and we’d go to Tom’s and get 5 burgers and 5 fries for $5.00 or was it 4 burgers for a $1.00 and 4 fries for a $1.00?!? Something like that…Tom’s also had/has the best deep-fried cheese curds, onion rings and fries, they had the best deep-fried mushrooms too. Like I said they had the best deep-fried mushrooms. For some reason and I’m not sure why, Tom’s doesn’t have deep-fried mushrooms on the menu and that’s what inspired me to make my own. Sometimes you just need to reminiscence.
Deep-fried Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 2 cups
beer, your favorite - 2 cups
sifted flour - 2 teaspoons
garlic powder - 2 teaspoons
salt - 1 teaspoon
pepper - 1 teaspoon
parsley flakes - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1
egg - 1 tablespoon
oil - 3 to 6 cups
cooking oil - 1 to 2 pounds whole,
large fresh mushrooms, wiped clean
Cooking Directions
- Pour at least 3 inches of oil into a large, deep cast-iron Dutch oven.
- Heat until it reaches about 375º
- Meanwhile mix beer, flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper, parsley flakes, baking powder, egg, and oil in a large bowl. Mix until smooth and well blended without any lumps.
- Dip mushrooms into batter and coat well.
- Fry mushrooms in batches in oil until crispy and brown, about 8 minutes.
- Remove mushrooms to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and serve with favorite sauce or ketchup.
Mushrooms Deep-fried, Batter, Beer
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