Shelly's Recipe

DEEP-FRIED SPICY MUSHROOMS

Category: Deep Fried

24 mushrooms
2 quarts water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 large egg
1/3 cup milk
2 tsp hot pepper sauce
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
3 cups bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
4 cups oil or shortening

Trim stems on mushrooms to 1/2-inch length. Wash mushrooms in water with lemon juice added to prevent discoloration; drain well. Toss mushrooms in flour.

Make an egg wash: Beat eggs, milk, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and salt together. Toss mushrooms in the egg wash.

Combine bread crumbs, grated Cheddar, thyme, oregano, basil, cumin, marjoram, and chili powder. Toss mushrooms in mixture then place on rack.

Heat enough shortening to 350-375 degrees in heavy deep saucepan or deep fryer to make a depth of at least 3 inches. Heat to and deep-fry mushrooms, 1 cup at a time, for about 3 minutes, until golden brown. While frying, turn to brown evenly. Drain on paper towels and serve promptly.