Description
Crispy Golden Fried Morel Mushrooms are a deliciously crunchy and savory treat made by soaking fresh morels, coating them in a flavorful seasoned egg wash, and then breading with crushed saltine crackers and flour before frying to golden perfection. These mushrooms have a unique texture and earthy flavor, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
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Soaking
- 3/4 to 1 lb Fresh Morel Mushrooms
- Water + table salt for soaking
Breading and Coating
- 3 Large eggs
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 2 Sleeves Saltine Crackers
- 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour
Frying
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil
- 4 tbsp Salted Butter
- Additional Salt for sprinkling after frying
Instructions
- Prepare Morels: Rinse the morel mushrooms thoroughly, slice them in half, and soak them overnight in salted water to remove any dirt and impurities.
- Dry Mushrooms: After soaking, rinse the mushrooms again and lay them out on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to dry fully.
- Make Egg Wash: Beat the eggs with milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the dried mushrooms and toss to thoroughly coat them.
- Prepare Breading Mixture: Crush the saltine crackers inside a gallon ziplock bag until finely crumbled, then mix in the all-purpose flour.
- Bread the Mushrooms: In small batches, take the coated mushrooms from the egg wash and dredge them in the cracker-flour mixture to cover completely. Place the breaded mushrooms on a clean surface or plate and let rest for 10 minutes to set the coating.
- Heat Oil and Butter: Heat the vegetable oil and salted butter together over medium-high heat in a frying pan. Monitor the temperature carefully to avoid burning the butter or oil.
- Fry Mushrooms: Fry the breaded mushrooms in batches, cooking each side for 4 to 5 minutes or until they are a nice golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Season: Remove the fried mushrooms and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with additional salt while hot.
- Serve: Serve the crispy golden fried morels hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- If you have an abundance of morels, you can bread them as instructed, then freeze in a single layer inside a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw before frying as directed.
- Other freezing methods may be available; quick research online might provide alternative options.
- Leftover fried morels can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in an air fryer or oven to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
