Chicken Fried Mushrooms with Gravy (Printable version)
Golden crispy mushrooms with creamy peppery gravy, a vegetarian Southern classic.
# What You’ll Need:
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# How to Make It:
01 - Pat mushrooms dry with paper towels. If large, halve or quarter them to create 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 into egg mixture, then press into breadcrumbs to coat thoroughly. Place breaded mushrooms on a tray.
04 - Pour 1 inch of vegetable oil into a deep skillet. Heat to 350°F, maintaining temperature throughout frying.
05 - Fry mushrooms in batches for 3–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. 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 to create a smooth paste.
07 - Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne. Simmer for 3–5 minutes, whisking constantly, until thickened. Adjust seasoning to taste.
08 - Arrange fried mushrooms on plates and generously ladle warm gravy over the top. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
# Expert tips:
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- The mushroom version soaks up that creamy gravy in a way chicken never could, making every bite impossibly rich and satisfying
- Everything comes together in under an hour but tastes like it took all afternoon to get right
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- Dry mushrooms are non-negotiable, because any moisture trapped under the coating will steam instead of fry and you will end up with soggy disappointment
- Let the oil come back to temperature between batches, otherwise the mushrooms will absorb too much oil and turn greasy instead of crisp
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- Keep the fried mushrooms warm in a 200 degree F oven while you finish the batches and make the gravy
- A splatter screen is your best friend here, unless you enjoy wiping oil off your backsplash later