Name: Deep-Fried Morel Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Large fresh morel mushrooms - 20; Milk - 1 ½ cups; Egg - 1 large; All-purpose flour - ½ cup; Italian cracker crumbs - ½ cup; Paprika - 1 teaspoon; Ground black pepper - ½ teaspoon; Cayenne pepper, or more to taste - ¼ teaspoon; Dried oregano - ¼ teaspoon; Dried thyme - ⅛ teaspoon; Ground cumin - ⅛ teaspoon; Vegetable oil for frying, or as needed - 1 quart

Ingredients for - Deep-Fried Morel Mushrooms

1. Large fresh morel mushrooms 20

2. Milk 1 ½ cups

3. Egg 1 large

4. All-purpose flour ½ cup

5. Italian cracker crumbs ½ cup

6. Paprika 1 teaspoon

7. Ground black pepper ½ teaspoon

8. Cayenne pepper, or more to taste ¼ teaspoon

9. Dried oregano ¼ teaspoon

10. Dried thyme ⅛ teaspoon

11. Ground cumin ⅛ teaspoon

12. Vegetable oil for frying, or as needed 1 quart

How to cook deliciously - Deep-Fried Morel Mushrooms

1 . Stage

Place morels into a large bowl of warm, salted water and let soak for 30 minutes. Drain and blot dry with paper towels.

2 . Stage

Whisk milk and egg together in a small bowl. Combine flour, cracker crumbs, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and cumin in a large resealable plastic bag.

3 . Stage

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

4 . Stage

While the oil is heating, dip mushrooms, a few at a time, into milk mixture. Toss in breading mixture until coated; shake off excess.

5 . Stage

Working in batches, fry breaded mushrooms in the hot oil until dark brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.