Ranch-Seasoned Crispy Mushrooms (Printable Version)

Savory golden mushrooms coated in ranch spices, baked to a crunchy finish for a light snack.

# What You Need:

→ Mushrooms

01 - 1 lb button or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and quartered

→ Coating

02 - ½ cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs, beaten
04 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Ranch Seasoning

06 - 1 tsp dried dill
07 - 1 tsp dried parsley
08 - 1 tsp dried chives
09 - ½ tsp garlic powder
10 - ½ tsp onion powder
11 - ½ tsp salt
12 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper

→ Oil

13 - Cooking spray or 2 tbsp olive oil

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Set oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat.
02 - Mix dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
03 - Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and combine panko, Parmesan, and half the ranch seasoning in a third bowl.
04 - Toss mushrooms in flour, shake off excess, dip into eggs, then coat evenly with the panko mixture.
05 - Lay mushrooms evenly on the prepared sheet; spray with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
06 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping mushrooms halfway through until golden and crisp.
07 - Sprinkle remaining ranch seasoning over hot mushrooms prior to serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're crispy on the outside but tender inside, which sounds simple until you realize how hard that balance is to nail.
  • The ranch seasoning gives you that flavor-forward satisfaction without deep frying, so your kitchen doesn't smell like a restaurant for three days.
  • You can make them while doing other things, and they're gone before you know it.
02 -
  • Don't skip the flour step even though it seems unnecessary; it's what helps the egg adhere and creates a proper coating foundation.
  • Moisture is the enemy of crispiness, so pat your mushrooms dry and don't let them sit in the egg mixture—in and out quickly.
  • If your pieces turn out soft instead of crispy, your oven temperature might be off or you didn't use enough oil, so invest in an oven thermometer.
03 -
  • If you don't have panko, regular breadcrumbs work, but use slightly less because they pack tighter and might make the coating dense.
  • Add a teaspoon of lemon zest to your panko mixture if you want brightness that cuts through the richness.
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