fried mushrooms with horseradish dipping sauce

Gainesville, FL
Updated on Jul 4, 2012

I love fried mushrooms! I finally found the perfect batter, light and fluffy, to make awesome fried mushrooms, and I can't have fried mushrooms without creamy horseradish sauce!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 2 to 4 (or 1 if it's me!)

Ingredients

  • FOR FRIED MUSHROOMS
  • 2 packages fresh white button mushrooms (8 oz each)
  • - flour for dredging (about 1/3 cup)
  • 2 - eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • FOR HORSERADISH SAUCE
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 2 tablespoons all natural unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons panko or plain bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make fried mushrooms with horseradish dipping sauce

  • Step 1
    For horseradish sauce: Mix all ingredients together and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
  • Step 2
    For fried mushrooms: Heat oil over medium heat. While oil is heating remove stems from mushrooms and dredge in flour.
  • Step 3
    Beat the egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. In a separate bowl, beat the whites until they stand in peaks. Fold the yolks into the whites. Dip each mushroom in egg mixture until well coated, then place in oil to fry. )
  • Step 4
    Fry mushrooms until golden brown, flipping and spooning oil over tops when needed. As each mushroom is done, carefully scoop it out with a slotted spoon and place on a plate with a paper towel on it. Serve immediately with horseradish sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.

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