Chicken Fried Mushrooms with Gravy (Printable Version)

Crispy breaded mushrooms with creamy peppery gravy make a satisfying vegetarian comfort dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Fried Mushrooms

01 - 1 lb large mushrooms (cremini or button), cleaned and stems trimmed
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1 tsp salt
06 - ½ tsp black pepper
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - ¼ cup milk
09 - 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
10 - Vegetable oil, for frying

→ For the Gravy

11 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
12 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
13 - 1½ cups whole milk
14 - ½ tsp salt
15 - ½ tsp black pepper
16 - ¼ tsp garlic powder
17 - Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Pat mushrooms dry with paper towels. If large, halve or quarter them for bite-size pieces.
02 - Arrange three shallow bowls: first with flour mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper; second with beaten eggs and milk whisked together; third with breadcrumbs.
03 - Dredge each mushroom in seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs. Place on a tray.
04 - Pour 1 inch of vegetable oil into a deep skillet. Heat to 350°F.
05 - Fry mushrooms in batches for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
06 - In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture bubbles and lightens in color.
07 - Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne. Simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened (3-5 minutes). Adjust seasoning to taste.
08 - Transfer fried mushrooms to serving plates. Generously ladle warm gravy over the top. Serve immediately while crispy.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The mushrooms become incredibly meaty and satisfying, even for dedicated carnivores who swear they need steak
  • That peppery cream gravy transforms everything it touches into pure comfort food magic
02 -
  • Do not skip the step of patting the mushrooms completely dry, or the coating will slide right off during frying
  • Let your fried mushrooms rest on a wire rack instead of paper towels to keep them crispy on all sides
03 -
  • Keep your oil temperature steady by frying in small batches rather than overcrowding the pan
  • The gravy can be made ahead and gently reheated with a splash of milk if it thickens too much

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