Chicken Fried Mushrooms with Gravy (Printer-friendly)
Golden crispy mushrooms with rich creamy gravy for hearty comfort dining.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Fried Mushrooms
01 - 1 lb large mushrooms (such as 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)
# How to Make It:
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 about 1 inch of vegetable oil in 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 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
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 - Serve fried mushrooms hot, generously topped with warm gravy.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The breading turns impossibly crunchy while keeping the mushrooms tender inside
- That peppery cream gravy ties everything together like an embrace
02 -
- Damp mushrooms will make the coating slide right off during frying
- Crowding the pan drops the oil temperature and makes everything soggy
03 -
- Let the breaded mushrooms sit for 10 minutes before frying to help the coating set
- A candy thermometer takes the guesswork out of oil temperature