Ranch Mushrooms Recipe

Introduction

These Ranch Mushrooms are crispy, flavorful, and perfect as a snack or appetizer. Coated in a zesty ranch breading, they offer a delicious twist on classic mushrooms that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon garlic and onion seasoning
• ½ cup ranch dressing
• ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix
• 8 ounces portobello mushroom caps, cleaned
• Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) or prepare your air fryer.
2. Step 2: Set up a breading station with four shallow dishes: pour milk into the first, mix flour and garlic and onion seasoning in the second, place ranch dressing in the third, and combine panko bread crumbs with dry ranch dressing mix in the fourth.
3. Step 3: Dip each mushroom cap first into the milk, then coat with the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
4. Step 4: Dip the floured mushroom into the ranch dressing, then press it into the panko and ranch bread crumb mixture to coat thoroughly.
5. Step 5: Place the breaded mushrooms on a shallow air fryer pan or in the basket, then spray them lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
6. Step 6: Air-fry the mushrooms for about 7 minutes or until golden and crispy. If using the oven, bake on a greased baking sheet for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway through.

Tips & Variations

• For extra crispiness, double dip the mushrooms by repeating the ranch dressing and panko coating step before cooking.
• Try substituting button or cremini mushrooms if portobellos aren’t available.
• Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dry mix for a spicy kick.
• If you don’t have an air fryer, baking works well and still produces great texture.

Storage

Store leftover ranch mushrooms in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer or oven to maintain their crispiness rather than using a microwave.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of mushrooms?

Yes, button or cremini mushrooms work well with this recipe and offer a similar texture and flavor when cooked.

Is it possible to bake these instead of air-frying?

Absolutely. Bake the breaded mushrooms at 400 degrees F for 12–15 minutes, turning them halfway through to ensure even crispiness.

Ranch Mushrooms Recipe

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Crispy and flavorful Ranch Mushrooms are a delicious appetizer or side dish that combines tender portobello mushrooms with a crunchy, seasoned panko coating. These mushrooms are breaded with a combination of flour, milk, ranch dressing, and dry ranch mix, then air-fried to golden perfection for a quick and easy snack or accompaniment to any meal.

• Author: Elena
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 7 minutes
• Total Time: 17 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Air Frying
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup ranch dressing

Dry Ingredients

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon garlic and onion seasoning
• ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix

Main Ingredient

• 8 ounces portobello mushroom caps, cleaned

Additional

• Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) to prepare for air frying the mushrooms.
2. Set up breading station: Arrange 4 shallow dishes. Pour the milk into the first dish. In the second dish, mix the all-purpose flour with garlic and onion seasoning. Place the ranch dressing in the third dish. In the fourth dish, combine panko bread crumbs with dry ranch dressing mix.
3. Bread the mushrooms: Take each portobello mushroom cap and dip it first in the milk, then dredge it in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Next, dip the mushroom into the ranch dressing, and finally coat evenly with the panko and dry ranch seasoning mixture.
4. Prepare for air frying: Place the breaded mushrooms on a shallow air fryer pan or directly into the air fryer basket. Spray them generously with nonstick cooking spray to ensure a crispy finish.
5. Air fry the mushrooms: Air fry the mushrooms at 400 degrees F for approximately 7 minutes, or until they develop a golden brown, crispy coating. Remove and serve hot.

Notes

• Ensure mushrooms are dry before starting to bread for better adhesion of coatings.
• You can substitute portobello mushrooms with cremini or button mushrooms, but cooking times may vary.
• For a dairy-free option, substitute milk and ranch dressing with plant-based alternatives.
• The air fryer temperature and time may vary slightly depending on your model; check for doneness around 6 minutes.
• Serve with extra ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce for added flavor.

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