Fried Mushrooms with Dipping Sauce
These fried mushrooms with dipping sauce are one of my favorites. I had this dish as an appetizer at a restaurant and couldn't believe how simple, delicious, and easy to make it was. I used the same concept as Shake 'N Bake to make this dish, but instead of baking, I fried them. The mushrooms can either be served as an appetizer or even a side dish. Whenever I make them for my friends, they can't seem to get enough!
bread crumbs
1
cup
grated Parmesan cheese
2
tablespoons
garlic powder
½
teaspoon
dried parsley
½
teaspoon
salt to taste
egg
1
large
mushrooms
12
medium
oil for frying, or as needed
2
cups
tartar sauce
3
tablespoons
garlic
2
cloves
 Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley, and salt in a medium resealable plastic bag.
  Beat egg in a large bowl. Add mushrooms and toss until well coated.
  Place 1 mushroom in bread crumb mixture in the bag; seal and shake to coat. Repeat with remaining mushrooms.
  Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cook mushrooms in hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to cool and drain.
  Place tartar sauce in a small bowl. Crush garlic cloves into tartar sauce and mix well. Serve alongside fried mushrooms for dipping.
