Description
These crispy garlic mushroom bites are a perfect bite-sized appetizer or snack featuring juicy mushrooms coated in a crunchy, flavorful panko crust infused with garlic, onion, and smoked paprika. Easily fried, baked, or air-fried, they deliver a golden, irresistible crunch every time. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or any savory craving.
Ingredients
8 oz whole button or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and dried
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
1/4 tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
Oil for frying or spray for baking/air-frying
For Garlic Butter (optional):
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
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Prep mushrooms: Optionally remove stems but keep mushrooms whole. Pat dry thoroughly.
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Set up coating stations:
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Bowl 1: Flour
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Bowl 2: Beaten eggs
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Bowl 3: Panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt
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Coat mushrooms: Dredge each mushroom in flour, dip into beaten eggs, then coat with seasoned panko. Press crumbs gently to adhere.
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Cook mushrooms:
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Frying: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry mushrooms in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels.
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Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Arrange mushrooms on greased baking sheet, spray with oil. Bake 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
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Air fryer: Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
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Prepare garlic butter (optional): Mix melted butter, garlic, and parsley. Drizzle over hot mushrooms or serve on the side.
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Serve: Enjoy immediately with ranch, garlic aioli, spicy mayo, or marinara sauce.
Notes
For gluten-free: Use gluten-free flour and panko.
For a spicy kick: Add cayenne pepper or chili powder to panko mix.
Cheese lovers: Add grated Parmesan to the breadcrumb mix.
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 2 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
Vegan option: Substitute eggs with flax or chia egg and use plant-based butter and vegan panko.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–25 minutes (depending on cooking method)
- Category: Snack Appetizer
- Method: Frying Baking Air frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 servings
