Ranch-Seasoned Crispy Mushrooms (View Print Version)

Golden mushrooms with zesty ranch seasoning, oven-baked until crispy and savory, ideal for a flavorful snack.

# 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 - In a small bowl, blend dried dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Set out three bowls containing flour, beaten eggs, and a panko-Parmesan mixture combined with half of the ranch seasoning.
04 - Toss mushrooms in flour, shake off excess, dip into eggs, then coat thoroughly with the panko mixture.
05 - Place coated mushrooms in a single layer on the baking sheet. Spray generously with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 425°F, flipping mushrooms halfway through until golden and crispy.
07 - Sprinkle remaining ranch seasoning over hot mushrooms before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent and crunchy like fried food, but you bake them with barely any oil.
  • The ranch seasoning clings to every golden edge, delivering that addictive tangy-savory hit in every bite.
  • You can prep the whole thing in under 20 minutes using ingredients you probably already have.
  • They disappear faster than chips at a party, and no one believes they're just mushrooms.
02 -
  • Don't skip the flip halfway through, the bottoms will steam instead of crisp if you leave them sitting the whole time.
  • Use cooking spray liberally, the panko needs that little bit of fat to turn golden and crunchy, not pale and sad.
  • Let the coated mushrooms sit for a minute before baking, it helps the layers stick together so the coating doesn't slide off.
03 -
  • Pat the mushrooms completely dry before coating, any moisture will make the breading slip off and turn soggy.
  • Use a wire rack on top of the baking sheet if you have one, it allows air to circulate under the mushrooms for even crispier results.
  • Add a pinch of smoked paprika to the ranch seasoning for a subtle smoky depth that makes them taste almost grilled.
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