Crispy Fried Mushrooms With Chipotle Mayonnaise Dip

Fried mushrooms are whole button mushrooms coated with a yummy batter and then deep-fried. They make a delicious and perfectly crispy snack dipped in an easy-to-make spicy mayo sauce. Enjoy!!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄2 cup buttermilk, well shaken
• 1  teaspoon  chipotle  hot pepper sauce (optional)
• 8  ounces  whole button mushrooms
•  crisco  oil (for frying)

Directions

1. MUSHROOMS: Combine first six ingredients in resealable plastic bag.
2. In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk and pepper sauce. Add mushrooms and let soak for about 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat 2-3 inches oil in deep fryer or large deep saucepan to 375°F.
4. Remove mushrooms from buttermilk mixture and toss in flour mixture. Carefully drop 2-3 mushrooms in hot oil and fry 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Drain on paper towel-lined plate.
6. CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE SAUCE: Combine mayonnaise and hot pepper sauce and serve with mushrooms.