Fried Sliced Mushrooms with Ranch
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms, wiped clean and thickly sliced
- 1 cup whole wheat flour or almond flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray for frying
- Homemade or store-bought low-fat ranch dressing for serving
Directions
- Set Up Breading Station: Set up your breading station with three shallow bowls. One with the flour seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; another with the beaten eggs; and the third with the panko breadcrumbs.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Alternatively, you can use a skillet with a small amount of oil for pan-frying.
- Bread the Mushrooms: Take a slice of mushroom and dust it in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip the floured mushroom into the beaten egg, ensuring it’s well-coated. Press it into the breadcrumbs, making sure you’ve got a nice even coat. Set it aside on a plate and repeat with the rest of your slices.
- Air Fry or Pan Fry:
- Air Fryer: Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Place the breaded mushrooms in a single layer in the basket, spray the tops lightly with olive oil spray, and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Pan Frying: Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the mushroom slices in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spatula to transfer the fried mushrooms to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Serve: Serve the fried mushrooms warm with a generous side of low-fat ranch dressing for dipping.
Variations & Tips
- Spice It Up: For a little extra kick, mix some cayenne or smoked paprika into the flour.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Oil Temperature: Watch the heat of your oil if pan-frying; if it’s too hot, the outside will burn before the inside is done; too cool and your mushrooms will absorb too much oil and be greasy.
- Reheat Leftovers: Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to bring back crispness.
Nutritional Information (per serving, assuming 4 servings)
- Calories: ~150
- Protein: ~6 g
- Carbohydrates: ~20 g
- Fat: ~5 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
Weight Watchers Points Estimation
Here’s a rough estimation of the points for each ingredient:
- Whole Wheat Flour (1 cup): 11 points
- Eggs (2): 0 points
- Panko Breadcrumbs (2 cups): 10 points
- Olive Oil Spray: 0 points
- Low-Fat Ranch Dressing: Varies by brand, typically around 2 points per tablespoon
Total Points Calculation
- Whole Wheat Flour: 11 points
- Panko Breadcrumbs: 10 points
Total Points: 21 points for the entire batch (without ranch)
Points per Serving
- The recipe is divided into 4 servings:
- Points per Serving: 21 points / 4 servings = 5.25 points per serving (without ranch)
Final Weight Watchers Points
- Points per Serving: 6 points (rounded up), plus additional points for ranch dressing (typically around 2 points per tablespoon)
Each serving of the Fried Sliced Mushrooms with Ranch is approximately 6 Weight Watchers points (excluding the ranch dressing). Add the points for the ranch dressing separately based on the amount used.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms, wiped clean and thickly sliced
- 1 cup whole wheat flour or almond flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray for frying
- Homemade or store-bought low-fat ranch dressing for serving
Directions
- Set Up Breading Station: Set up your breading station with three shallow bowls. One with the flour seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; another with the beaten eggs; and the third with the panko breadcrumbs.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Alternatively, you can use a skillet with a small amount of oil for pan-frying.
- Bread the Mushrooms: Take a slice of mushroom and dust it in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip the floured mushroom into the beaten egg, ensuring it’s well-coated. Press it into the breadcrumbs, making sure you’ve got a nice even coat. Set it aside on a plate and repeat with the rest of your slices.
- Air Fry or Pan Fry:
- Air Fryer: Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Place the breaded mushrooms in a single layer in the basket, spray the tops lightly with olive oil spray, and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Pan Frying: Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the mushroom slices in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spatula to transfer the fried mushrooms to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Serve: Serve the fried mushrooms warm with a generous side of low-fat ranch dressing for dipping.
Variations & Tips
- Spice It Up: For a little extra kick, mix some cayenne or smoked paprika into the flour.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Oil Temperature: Watch the heat of your oil if pan-frying; if it’s too hot, the outside will burn before the inside is done; too cool and your mushrooms will absorb too much oil and be greasy.
- Reheat Leftovers: Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to bring back crispness.
Nutritional Information (per serving, assuming 4 servings)
- Calories: ~150
- Protein: ~6 g
- Carbohydrates: ~20 g
- Fat: ~5 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
Weight Watchers Points Estimation
Here’s a rough estimation of the points for each ingredient:
- Whole Wheat Flour (1 cup): 11 points
- Eggs (2): 0 points
- Panko Breadcrumbs (2 cups): 10 points
- Olive Oil Spray: 0 points
- Low-Fat Ranch Dressing: Varies by brand, typically around 2 points per tablespoon
Total Points Calculation
- Whole Wheat Flour: 11 points
- Panko Breadcrumbs: 10 points
Total Points: 21 points for the entire batch (without ranch)
Points per Serving
- The recipe is divided into 4 servings:
- Points per Serving: 21 points / 4 servings = 5.25 points per serving (without ranch)
Final Weight Watchers Points
- Points per Serving: 6 points (rounded up), plus additional points for ranch dressing (typically around 2 points per tablespoon)
Each serving of the Fried Sliced Mushrooms with Ranch is approximately 6 Weight Watchers points (excluding the ranch dressing). Add the points for the ranch dressing separately based on the amount used.