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Crispy Fried Morel Mushrooms Recipe Easy Homemade Buttermilk Batter Delight

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A simple and delicious recipe for crispy fried morel mushrooms using a tangy buttermilk batter that delivers a crunchy exterior and tender, earthy interior. Perfect as a snack or appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces fresh morel mushrooms, cleaned and sliced if large
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Vegetable oil for frying (about 4 cups)

Instructions

  1. Clean the morels by gently brushing off dirt and rinsing briefly under cold water. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. (About 10 minutes)
  2. Place the cleaned morels in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Let soak for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a separate bowl.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet or deep pot to about 350°F (175°C), maintaining the temperature with a thermometer or test by dropping a small bit of batter to see if it sizzles and floats.
  4. Remove morels from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each mushroom in the dry mix, pressing lightly to coat well and shaking off excess.
  5. Fry mushrooms in batches, avoiding overcrowding, for 3-4 minutes per batch, turning occasionally until golden brown and crisp.
  6. Use a slotted spoon to transfer mushrooms to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Let rest for a minute or two to set the crisp coating.
  7. Serve warm, optionally with a squeeze of lemon or flaky sea salt.

Notes

Do not soak morels in water to avoid sogginess. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for best crispiness. Fry in small batches to prevent oil temperature drop. If batter is too thick, add a splash of buttermilk. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in toaster oven or skillet to keep crisp.

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