“Better than Garlic Mushrooms” CRISPY Garlic Mushroom Fritters

These crispy garlic mushroom fritters, known as buñuelos de champiñones, are possibly the most flavorful fritters ever. We’re talking a ton of great flavors, simple everyday ingredients, and done in about 30 minutes. Serve them as a tapas appetizer, next to some marinated olives and a couple of ice-cold beers for the best moment in your day.

To make these fritters, I used white button mushrooms. But you can use any type of mushrooms you like. Either way, I sautéed the mushrooms for 8 to 10 minutes before adding them to the batter, instead of adding them raw. As it gives the fritters a bigger depth of flavor.

I served these mushroom fritters next to a simple mayo aioli that truly elevates this dish. Made with just mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. You can also add in some hot smoked paprika or a dash of crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: For the batter, I used club soda. You can also use sparkling or beer. If you see your batter is too thick, just add in some whisked egg or more liquid. You can also make the batter ahead of time. As it will hold for up to 2 to 3 days in the fridge in an airtight container.

Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY COOKWARE
MY CHEF´S KNIFE
EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL

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CRISPY Garlic Mushroom Fritters | Buñuelos de Champiñones

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Spanish

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 614 kcal

Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

FOR THE FRITTERS

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 11 oz white button mushrooms (thinly sliced) 300 grams
• 6 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme 0.50 grams
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 0.65 grams
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour 60 grams
• 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 grams
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup club soda 90 ml
• 2 tbsp grated Manchego cheese 15 grams
• 2 tbsp chopped chives 5 grams
• sea salt & black pepper

FOR THE MAYO AIOLI

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise 120 grams
• 1 clove garlic (finely grated)
• 2 tsp lemon juice 10 ml
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15 ml
• sea salt & black pepper

EXTRAS

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 90 ml
• chopped chives for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil

2. After a couple of minutes, add in the chopped onion and mix continuously, after 2 to 3 minutes and the onions are slightly translucent, add in the sliced mushrooms and season with salt, mix together, then mix every 2 to 3 minutes

3. Once the mushrooms are lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes, add in the chopped garlic, dried thyme, and crushed red pepper, mix continuously for 1 minute, then turn off the heat

4. Add the flour and baking powder into a large bowl and whisk them together, then make a well in the middle, crack in the egg, and whisk the egg, and then add in the club soda and whisk everything together until you get a smooth batter, then add in the sautéed mushrooms, grated cheese, chopped chives, and season with salt & pepper, mix together until well mixed

5. Heat the same fry pan with a medium heat and add in 1/3 cup (90 ml) olive oil

6. After a couple of minutes, start adding in spoonfuls of the batter, you want all the fritters in a single layer and evenly spaced out, so cook in batches, fry for 3 minutes per side or until golden and crispy, and as you finish each batch, transfer the fritters into a dish with paper towels

7. To make the mayo aioli, add the mayonnaise into a bowl, along with the grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and season with salt & pepper, whisk together until you get a creamy sauce

8. Transfer the mayo aioli into a serving dish, and decorate the fritters around it, top off with chopped chives, serve at once, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Spanish Olive Oil I used to Make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts

CRISPY Garlic Mushroom Fritters | Buñuelos de Champiñones

Amount Per Serving

Calories 614 Calories from Fat 513

% Daily Value*

Fat 57g88%

Saturated Fat 10g63%

Trans Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 16g

Monounsaturated Fat 29g

Cholesterol 66mg22%

Sodium 306mg13%

Potassium 345mg10%

Carbohydrates 19g6%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 234IU5%

Vitamin C 6mg7%

Calcium 142mg14%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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