These crispy garlic mushroom bites are everything. Think juicy, tender mushrooms coated in a golden, crunchy breadcrumb crust—served hot with a cool, herby vegan dip. They’re comforting, satisfying, and 100% cruelty-free.

Absolutely! These Crispy Garlic Mushroom Bites are the ultimate vegetarian appetizer or snack. They’re golden brown, incredibly crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and tossed in a savory garlic butter sauce. They’ll disappear in seconds!

Here’s a foolproof recipe to achieve maximum crispiness.

Crispy Garlic Mushroom Bites

These are like popcorn chicken, but with mushrooms! The double-coating technique is the secret to a shatteringly crisp crust.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2-3 as an appetizer

Ingredients

For the Mushrooms and Coating:

· 1 lb (450g) cremini or white button mushrooms, cleaned (halve if large, leave whole if small)
· ½ cup all-purpose flour
· 1 teaspoon garlic powder
· 1 teaspoon onion powder
· ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (for color and depth)
· 1 teaspoon salt
· ½ teaspoon black pepper
· 2 large eggs
· 1 ½ cups Panko breadcrumbs (Panko gives the best crunch!)

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