Indulge in a crispy, savory delight with our beer-battered mushrooms, expertly coated in a light and flavorful batter made with your favorite beer. These golden-brown morsels are the perfect appetizer or side dish, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds. Paired with a luscious garlic aioli, these mushrooms take on a new dimension of flavor, offering a creamy, tangy complement to the crispy exterior. This recipe also provides three additional delectable variations to satisfy every palate: a spicy sriracha aioli for a fiery kick, a tangy lemon-herb aioli for a refreshing twist, and a classic tartar sauce for a nostalgic touch. With step-by-step instructions and a detailed video guide, this recipe ensures a hassle-free cooking experience.
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BEER-BATTERED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC AIOLI
Steps:
- In shallow pan, soak asparagus in buttermilk 12 to 24 hours. Remove from buttermilk, but do not rinse.
- In a large bowl, combine well the egg yolks, beer, flour, cornmeal, salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper. In large deep sided pot, heat oil to 350 degrees F. Meanwhile, in a large clean bowl with an electric mixer, beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Gently fold beaten egg whites into batter mixture. Dip spears, 1 at a time into batter, then carefully lay in oil. Do not overcrowd pan. Fry in batches, if necessary. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, turning the spears with tongs to ensure even cooking. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with sea salt, to taste. Serve immediately with Aioli.
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients well. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
BEER BATTERED MUSHROOMS
These Beer Battered Mushrooms are deep fried to a crispy golden brown with the perfect beer batter coating over delicious whole button mushrooms.
Provided by Zona
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Gently brush off any dirt from the mushrooms.
- Beat the egg well. Add black pepper, baking powder, oil, and seasoning salt and mix well.
- Pour in the beer and add the flour and mix thoroughly. Let it rest for about 5 minutes.
- Heat the oil to approximately 375 degrees F (190 C} in a deep fryer. Click for a deep fryer.
- Dip a few mushrooms into the batter, allow excess batter to drip off.
- Carefully add some mushrooms to the hot oil. Leave plenty of room, don't crowd the cooking process.
- Let cook, attended, until puffed and golden, about 5 minutes. Use a wooden spoon or tongs to turn them over half way through cooking.
- Immediately drain the mushrooms on paper towel.
- Repeat with all mushrooms, giving a few minutes in between batches to allow oil to reach proper temperature again.
- Serve warm with Ranch dressing, Thousand Island dressing, Blue Cheese dressing, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 81 milligrams cholesterol, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Sodium 622 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar
ROASTED GARLIC AIOLI
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Take the whole heads of garlic and cut the tops off to expose the garlic cloves. Place on a large piece of aluminum foil and drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap up the foil into a tight pouch, and then place in the oven and roast for 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Squeeze the pulp from the skins (you'll need 1/3 cup).
- In a food processor, combine the roasted garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Parmesan, Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce and some salt and pepper. Pulse until well combined. Refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld together. Garnish with parsley.
JIM'S BEER-BATTERED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS
If you like portobello mushrooms and like them deep-fried, this is for you! Delicious! Serve with a chipotle-aioli sauce for dipping.
Provided by JimChicago52
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Mushrooms
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Whisk ale, flour, sesame seeds, cornstarch, and baking powder in a large bowl. The batter will be thick and slightly lumpy.
- Dip 7 to 8 strips of mushroom at a time into the batter, shaking off excess.
- Fry mushrooms in batches in the preheated oil until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54.6 g, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 256.6 mg, Sugar 4 g
PORTABELLA FRIES WITH GARLIC AIOLI
An easy vegetarian side that's ready in only 25 minutes, our breaded and fried portabella mushrooms are perfect with our homemade garlic aioli dipping sauce.
Provided by By Angie McGowan
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In small bowl, mix garlic aioli ingredients; set aside.
- In deep fat fryer or 12-inch skillet, heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 375°F or over medium heat.
- In large bowl, beat egg, milk, flour and steak seasoning with whisk. In another large bowl, add bread crumbs. Add sliced mushrooms to batter, and toss well to coat evenly. Then add mushroom slices 1 at a time to bread crumbs, and coat well. Fry mushroom slices in hot oil 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until deep golden brown.
- Drain mushrooms on paper towels or on cooling rack. Serve warm with garlic aioli as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
BEER BATTER FRIED MUSHROOMS
I love fried mushrooms! I learned how to make these from a chef at a 5-star restaurant about a year ago. You can also use the batter to make fried onion rings. YUM!
Provided by Pepper Monkey
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour about 3 inches (more if needed to cover the mushrooms) of oil into a large pot.
- Heat until it reaches about 375 degrees Farenhieght.
- Meanwhile Mix beer, flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper and parsley flakes in a large bowl.
- Mix until smooth and well blended without any lumps.
- Dip mushrooms into batter and coat well.
- Fry mushrooms in batches in oil until crispy and brown.
- Time will vary depending on temperature of oil and the amount of mushrooms being fried.
- I usually do about 10 mushrooms at a time and it takes about 8 minutes.
- When done, remove mushrooms to a plate or bowl lined with paper towels to drain off excess oil.
- Place in a shallow bowl sprinkle with salt and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve with favorite dipping sauce!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1755.8, Fat 164.5, SaturatedFat 21.3, Sodium 1176, Carbohydrate 57.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 10.9
Tips:
- Choose the right mushrooms. Button, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms all work well in this recipe.
- Make sure the mushrooms are clean and dry before battering them.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the mushrooms. This will cause them to steam instead of fry.
- Serve the mushrooms hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Be careful not to overcook the mushrooms, or they will become tough.
- If you don't have beer, you can use sparkling water or club soda instead.
Conclusion:
Beer-battered mushrooms are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or game day gatherings. With a crispy, golden-brown exterior and a tender, juicy interior, these mushrooms are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, such as garlic aioli, ranch dressing, or barbecue sauce.
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