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Crispy Fried Morel Mushrooms

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
60 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Snack
Crispy Fried Morel Mushrooms
Ingredients
  • 20 large fresh morel mushrooms
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Italian cracker crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
Instructions
1
Submerge morels into a large container of warm, salted water and allow them to rehydrate for 30 minutes. Remove from the water and gently pat dry with paper towels; set aside.
2
In a small bowl, blend milk and egg until they are fully incorporated. In another large container or bag, combine flour, cracker crumbs, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and cumin.
3
Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). During this time, prepare the breading process by dipping mushrooms into the milk mixture one at a time. Coat each mushroom in the breading mixture, shaking off any excess.
4
Once the oil has reached the desired temperature, carefully add breaded mushrooms to the hot oil in batches. Fry until dark brown and crispy, flipping halfway through; this should take 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the fried mushrooms from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess moisture.