Deep-Fried Morel Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Deep-Fried Morel Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 large fresh morel mushrooms; Breading Mix:; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup Italian cracker crumbs; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 egg; vegetable oil for frying

Servings: persons

20 large fresh morel mushrooms
Breading Mix:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Italian cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cups milk
1 egg
vegetable oil for frying

1
Place morels in a large bowl of warm salted water and leave to soak, about 30 minutes. Drain.
2
Combine flour, cracker crumbs, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and cumin in a large resealable plastic bag to make breading mix.
3
Whisk milk and egg together in a small bowl.
4
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5
Dip mushrooms, a few at a time, into milk mixture. Toss in breading mix until coated; shake off excess.
6
Fry breaded morels in the hot oil, working in batches, until dark brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 large fresh morel mushrooms, Breading Mix:, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup Italian cracker crumbs, and more.

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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Deep-Fried Morel Mushrooms

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