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Preheat a large saucepan of oil (the oil should reach about 2 inches up the side of the pan) to 350 F using a frying or candy thermometer.
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Meanwhile in a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, pepper and cayenne.
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In another shallow bowl, mix together the panko bread crumbs and traditional bread crumbs.
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In another bowl beat your eggs.
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Set up your shallow bowls in this order: flour, then eggs, then bread crumbs.
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Starting with one of the portobello slices, dip it in the flour (fully coating the mushroom slice), then dip it in the egg, then dip it in the bread crumbs.
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Gently place it in the oil with a serrated spoon.
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Start with one slice, making sure the oil is the right temperature and it browns perfectly.
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If the oil doesnt sizzle when you add the mushroom, wait another minute or two for the oil to get hotter.
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Fry for about 2-3 minutes and then flip it over with a pair of tongs and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
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Transfer your mushroom to a paper-towel lined plate to soak up any excess grease.
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Repeat these steps for the rest of the slices.
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After the first one, you can place 3-4 slices per batch into the oil at the same time.
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But make sure you do not overcrowd the pan.
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Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with chipotle aioli.
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For the chipotle aioli, combine all of the ingredients for the aioli in the bowl of your food processor.
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Pulse until completely smooth.
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Serve with your favorite fried veggies.
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The aioli will keep refrigerated for 2-3 days in an airtight container.
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Enjoy!