“Go vegetable heavy. Reverse the psychology of your plate by making meat the side dish and vegetables the main course.” - Bobby Flay
One of the things I’ve really been incorporating in my meals, is the use of more vegetables, and cutting out the carbs. If you know me on a personal level, then you know french fries are one of my favorite things. But, here lately I’ve been on a huge mushroom kick, and recently tested out a new side dish, that helps me curb my french fry craving - mushroom fries.
This super delicious snack, and it’s low carb may I add, is really simple and easy to make. You can deep fry, bake, or air fry this snack, and it truly does not disappoint. The combination of herbs and freshly grated parmesan cheese, is truly a gift.
Check out the recipe below!
What You’ll Need:
2 portobello mushroom caps
1 cup herb panko breadcrumbs
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp thyme
1 egg
1 tbsp water
canola oil
a pinch of sea salt
grated parmesan cheese, for garnish
parsley, for garnish
Instructions:
STEP 1: Preheat your deep fryer to 350 degrees.
STEP 2: Rinse off mushroom caps. Cut the stems, trim the edges, and remove the gills from the underside of the vegetable.
STEP 3: Slice mushrooms into strips to your desired width, 1/4 inch is a good rule of thumb.
STEP 4: Combine flour and seasonings: black pepper, garlic powder, rosemary, and thyme into a bowl.
STEP 5: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and water, creating a frothy mixture.
STEP 6: Finally, in a third bowl, add panko breadcrumbs.
STEP 7: Take each mushroom slice and dredge it in seasoned flour, then egg and water mixture, and finally breadcrumbs. Continue this until each mushroom slice is evenly coated.
Pro Tip: The egg and water mixture act as the ‘glue or binder’ for the panko breadcrumbs to stick to the mushroom slice.
STEP 8: Once the cooking vessel is hot, gradually add in the breaded mushroom slices, cooking for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
Pro Tip: You can cook these mushroom fries in an air fryer or oven, bake them at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
STEP 9: Remove mushroom fries from the oil, and put them onto a stack of paper towels, allowing them to drain any excess oil.
STEP 10: Garnish with a touch of sea salt, parsley, and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!
If you are interested in a homemade spicy garlic sauce to accompany the mushroom fries, see the super easy recipe below!
Spicy Garlic Aioli
1 large jalapeno
1 cup of mayonnaise
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
4 peeled cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon of red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon of cracked black peppercorn
A pinch of sea salt
STEP 1: Combine all of your ingredients into a food processor, and blend all of the items until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
Suggested Wine Pairings
Pinot Noir
Sparkling Rosé
Blanc de Blanc
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