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Deep-fried Mushrooms

Serve these tasty deep fried mushrooms with ketchup, honey mustard or campfire sauce.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine All-American
Keyword beer, mushrooms
Servings 6 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Equipment

  • cast iron Dutch oven for deep frying

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

Instructions

  • 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.