Panko-Crusted Mushrooms

Serve with Asian Baby Back Ribs.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups  vegetable oil, for frying
• 2  large eggs
• 2  cups panko breadcrumbs (Japanese bread crumbs)
• 12  large white mushrooms, stems discarded
•  salt

Directions

1. In a medium skillet, heat the oil until shimmering.
2. In a small bowl, beat the eggs. Spread the panko in a shallow bowl.
3. Dip each mushroom into the egg and let the excess drip off, then coat thoroughly with panko.
4. Fry the mushrooms, 4 at a time, over moderately high heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
5. Drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
6. Season with salt and serve right away.