Deep Fried Mushrooms

Easy to make.  To make it healthier you can cook them in an air-fryer for about 10-15 minutes.  

DEEP FRIED MUSHROOMS

(makes about 12)

Ingredients:

*1 (8 ounce) container or whole mushrooms, wiped clean

*1 cup beer

*1 cup flour, sifted

*1 teaspoon corn starch

*1 teaspoon garlic powder

*1/2 teaspoon paprika

*1 teaspoon salt

*1 teaspoon ground black pepper

*4-6 cups vegetable oil

Directions:

~Pour 3-4 inch of vegetable oil in a large cast iron dutch oven, or pan.

~Heat oil over medium-high heat to 375 degrees,

~Mix 1 cup beer, 1 cup sifted flour, 1 teaspoon corn starch, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper into a bowl until it's smooth and lump free.

~Dip mushrooms into batter and coat well.

~Allow excess batter to drip off.

~Carefully fry mushrooms in hot oil, not over crowding the pan.

~Fry until crispy and brown turning often (about 6-8 minutes).

~Remove mushrooms from oil and place on paper towels to drain.

~Sprinkle with salt while still hot and serve.