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Zaxby's Fried Mushrooms Recipe

Zaxby’s Fried Mushrooms Recipe

Zaxby’s Fried Mushrooms are crispy, golden bites made with fresh mushrooms, seasoned coating, and fried until perfectly crunchy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh button mushrooms
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ cup milk
  • Oil for frying

Equipment

  • Deep frying pan or skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Slotted spoon
  • Paper towels
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the mushrooms
  1. Wash the mushrooms gently and pat them completely dry. This helps the coating stick well during frying.
    Zaxby's Fried Mushrooms Recipe
Step 2: Make the coating
  1. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until combined.
    Zaxby's Fried Mushrooms Recipe
Step 3: Coat the mushrooms
  1. Dip each mushroom into milk first. Then roll it in the flour mixture until fully coated.
    Zaxby's Fried Mushrooms Recipe
Step 4: Fry until golden
  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the mushrooms in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and crispy.
    Zaxby's Fried Mushrooms Recipe
Step 5: Drain and serve
  1. Remove the mushrooms using a slotted spoon. Place them on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve hot.
    Zaxby's Fried Mushrooms Recipe

Notes

  • I love serving these fried mushrooms hot with ranch dressing or garlic aioli.
  • You can also pair them with spicy mayo or honey mustard.