SAEDNEWS: Choosing the perfect appetizer for friendly or family gatherings can be one of the toughest tasks. Fried onions and mushrooms are a popular appetizer loved internationally. To learn the step-by-step method to make this delicious treat, stay with us!
Fried Mushrooms
According to SAEDNEWS: Choosing appetizers for friendly and family gatherings is considered one of the hardest tasks for women because, besides the main dishes, appetizers must be served that please both children and adults. So what better appetizer than fried mushrooms! Among fried foods, fried mushrooms have an easy recipe. Here, we will teach you how to make fried mushrooms, one of the most practical recipes you can easily prepare at home for your loved ones. This recipe serves a family of four and takes about 45 minutes to make.
Mushrooms: 500 grams
Bread crumbs (crushed): 1 cup
Flour: ½ cup
Eggs: 2
Milk: 1/8 cup
Dried oregano: ½ teaspoon
Garlic powder: ½ teaspoon
Curry powder: ¼ teaspoon
Black pepper: ½ teaspoon
Salt: as needed
Dried basil: ¼ teaspoon
Thyme: ¼ teaspoon
Frying oil: as needed
1. Cleaning the Mushrooms
First, wash the mushrooms thoroughly. For better cleaning, peel the outer layer of the mushrooms, sprinkle some salt on them, and set aside.
Important tips for washing and choosing mushrooms:
Wash mushrooms with cold water and dry them completely for easier peeling.
Use small mushrooms for frying; if you use large ones, cut them in half.
2. Preparing Ingredients
Prepare three bowls for mixing ingredients:
In one bowl, mix oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, curry powder, basil, and thyme thoroughly.
In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix with milk.
In the third bowl, mix the bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Tip: If you like spicy food, add some red chili flakes to the bread crumb mixture.
3. Coating the Mushrooms
You can coat the mushrooms by two methods:
Method one: Put all mushrooms in the flour mixture and shake well to coat evenly. Then dip them in the egg mixture and shake to combine. Finally, coat them again in the bread crumb mixture. Place coated mushrooms on a clean plate.
Method two: Individually dip each mushroom first in flour, then egg, then bread crumbs until all mushrooms are coated.
4. Frying the Mushrooms
Pour enough oil in a suitable pan to fully submerge the mushrooms. Heat the oil, add the mushrooms, and fry until both sides are golden brown.
Important frying tips:
Fried mushrooms should be golden brown.
Frying takes about 6-10 minutes.
You can use pure olive oil.
Use a large pan to avoid overcrowding, which prevents proper frying.
Monitor oil temperature; it drops when mushrooms are added, so reheat if necessary.
5. Removing and Serving
Remove mushrooms from oil and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Your fried mushrooms are ready to serve — enjoy!
Ranch sauce pairs well with fried mushrooms.
You can also serve with homemade tomato sauce.
For garlic lovers, drizzle garlic butter on mushrooms and garnish with chopped parsley.
For a Mediterranean touch, serve with tzatziki sauce.
Fried Onions
Want to know the secret to restaurant-style fried onions? Stay with us as we teach you how to make crispy and delicious fried onions using grated onions—a simple and practical method for unforgettable taste and texture.
Medium onions: 2
Garlic powder: as needed
Salt, black pepper, paprika: as needed
Eggs: 1-2
Bread crumbs: as needed
Mozzarella cheese: 4 tablespoons
1. Preparing the Onions
Peel and finely grate the onions or use a food processor to puree them. Strain through a sieve to remove excess moisture.
2. Mixing and Freezing
Mix grated onion with garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, salt, and mozzarella cheese. Put the mixture into a piping bag and form small onion rings on a tray. Freeze the rings for 4 hours.
3. Coating and Frying
Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with bread crumbs (colored bread crumbs optional). Dip frozen onion rings first in flour, then egg, then bread crumbs. For extra crispiness, repeat this coating step twice. Fry in hot oil and drain on paper towels.
Note: Frying time depends on onion ring thickness and oil temperature. Keep oil temperature moderate to avoid burning and to get golden rings.
You can fry onions either grated or as rings, using oil frying, oven baking, or air fryer methods.
Frying in oil is quickest and gives crispy golden results.
Oven baking is a healthier option—bake until golden.
Air frying reduces oil usage and makes healthier fried onions.
If bread crumbs aren’t available, use chickpea flour, homemade bread crumbs, or regular flour.
For homemade bread crumbs, dry bread (baguette or toast) and grind it into powder.
Season fried onions with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, thyme, cumin, and turmeric to suit your taste.
Serve fried onions as appetizers or with burgers, sandwiches, and salads.
You can also use fried onions in sauces and dips like parmesan cheese sauce or garlic sauce.
Adding cheese to the onion mixture enhances flavor and texture—use cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, or your favorite cheese.
