Portabella Mushroom Fries

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• peanut oil, for frying
• 5 large portabella mushrooms
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten

Recipe

• 1 preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees f.
• 2 remove the gills and stems from the underside of the mushrooms and trim the edges off. slice into 1/4-inch strips.
• 3 measure flour into a pie plate. in another pie plate or bowl, combine panko, parmigiano, parsley, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper.
• 4 dredge the mushrooms in flour, followed by the egg wash and finally in the panko.
• 5 working in batches, place the breaded mushroom slices in the hot oil and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown. drain on a paper towel lined sheet tray.