Ranch-Seasoned Crispy Mushrooms (Printable)

Savory mushrooms baked crispy with a flavorful ranch-inspired coating, perfect for a golden, crunchy 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
02 - In a small bowl, mix dried dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create the ranch seasoning blend.
03 - Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and half of the ranch seasoning.
04 - Toss mushroom pieces in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into eggs, followed by coating thoroughly with the panko-parmesan mixture.
05 - Place coated mushrooms in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping mushrooms halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
07 - Sprinkle the remaining ranch seasoning over the hot mushrooms before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're crispy and satisfying without the guilt of deep frying—your kitchen smells incredible and your clothes don't reek of oil.
  • Vegetarian guests light up when you serve these, and honestly, meat-eaters forget to miss the chicken.
  • Fifteen minutes of prep means you can have them ready before people even arrive.
02 -
  • Don't wash your mushrooms under running water like vegetables—they absorb water and steam instead of crisp; wipe them with a damp cloth or soft brush instead.
  • Flipping halfway is not optional; it's the difference between crispy all over and crispy on one side, chewy on the other.
  • Spray or oil generosity cannot be overstated—err on the side of more; the worst that happens is a slight sheen of oil on your pan.
03 -
  • Pat your mushrooms completely dry before flouring; any lingering moisture sabotages crispness faster than you'd expect.
  • If you notice the panko browning too fast before the mushrooms finish cooking, loosely tent the pan with foil for the last few minutes, then remove it to let them finish crisping.
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