Crispy Fried Mushrooms With Chipotle Mayonnaise Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper
1/2 cup buttermilk, well shaken
1 teaspoon chipotle hot pepper sauce (optional)
8 ounces whole button mushrooms
crisco oil (for frying)

Preparation

MUSHROOMS: Combine first six ingredients in resealable plastic bag.
In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk and pepper sauce. Add mushrooms and let soak for about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 2-3 inches oil in deep fryer or large deep saucepan to 375\u00b0F.
Remove mushrooms from buttermilk mixture and toss in flour mixture. Carefully drop 2-3 mushrooms in hot oil and fry 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towel-lined plate.
CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE SAUCE: Combine mayonnaise and hot pepper sauce and serve with mushrooms.