Ranch-Seasoned Crispy Mushrooms (Printer View)

Zesty ranch-spiced mushrooms baked crisp, offering a golden, savory snack with a flavorful twist.

# What you'll 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
02 - Combine dried dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
03 - Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in a second, and mix panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and half of the ranch seasoning in a third bowl.
04 - Toss mushrooms with flour, shaking off excess. Dip in eggs, then coat thoroughly with the panko mixture.
05 - Place the coated mushrooms in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Spray evenly with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning halfway through, until mushrooms are golden and crisp.
07 - Sprinkle the remaining ranch seasoning over the hot mushrooms before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Theyre baked, not fried, so you get all the crunch without the grease splatter or guilt.
  • The ranch seasoning clings to every ridge of the panko, giving you that addictive savory hit in every bite.
  • Mushrooms shrink just enough in the oven to become dense and meaty, almost like little flavor sponges.
  • You can prep the coating bowls in under five minutes and have these on the table in less than an hour.
02 -
  • If your mushrooms are wet, pat them dry with a towel first or the coating will slide right off in the oven.
  • Don't crowd the pan, overlapping mushrooms steam instead of crisp and you'll end up with soggy spots.
  • Flip them carefully with a thin spatula halfway through, if you rush it the coating can tear off and stick to the parchment.
  • Taste your ranch seasoning before you start, some dried herbs lose potency over time and you might need a bit more.
03 -
  • Use a wire rack set over your baking sheet if you have one, it lets hot air circulate underneath and makes the bottoms even crispier.
  • Double the ranch seasoning and keep the extra in a jar for sprinkling on popcorn, roasted vegetables, or scrambled eggs.
  • If you're serving these to guests, keep a second batch warm in a low oven so you can refill the platter without rushing back to the kitchen.
  • Press the panko coating on firmly with your palms, loose breading falls off and burns on the pan instead of staying on the mushrooms.
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