Ranch-Seasoned Crispy Mushrooms (Printable Copy)

Zesty ranch-coated mushrooms baked to a golden crisp, perfect for a savory, healthier snack option.

# What You 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:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - In a small bowl, blend dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Arrange three bowls separately with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of panko, Parmesan cheese, and half of the ranch seasoning.
04 - Toss mushrooms in flour, shaking off excess. Dip each piece into egg, then thoroughly coat with the panko mixture.
05 - Place coated mushrooms in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray or drizzle evenly with olive oil.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
07 - Sprinkle remaining ranch seasoning over hot mushrooms before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're crispy on the outside without any deep-frying mess or guilt.
  • The ranch seasoning is familiar comfort flavor that works for everyone at the table.
  • You can prep them ahead and pop them in the oven when you need an impressive snack five minutes from now.
02 -
  • The flip halfway through is non-negotiable because unflipped mushrooms will be crispy on top and soggy underneath.
  • Don't skip the oil or cooking spray, and don't skimp on it either, because that's literally what makes them crispy instead of baked.
  • Mushrooms release moisture as they cook, so spacing them out matters way more than you'd think.
03 -
  • Clean your mushrooms with a barely damp cloth instead of running water, because they're like sponges and will get waterlogged if you soak them.
  • If you don't have panko, crushed crackers or even crushed pretzels will give you crunch in a pinch.
  • Arrange them on the sheet in a single layer with space between each piece instead of crowding them, or steam will build up and soften instead of crisping.
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