Crispy Garlic Mushroom Bites

STATS:

• No of calories: 180 kcal

Preparation time: Ten minutes.

Cooking duration: Fifteen minutes

Portion size: 6–8 mushroom bites

Cuisine: American

Overall time: 25 mints.

Course: Appetizer

Diet: Low-carb, Keto

Portion: 4

EQUIPMENT:

• Dish
• Air fryer
• Tongs
• Parchment sheet
• Whisk

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups mushrooms
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup almond flour
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• One tsp. salt
• Two tbsp. olive oil

INGREDIENT NOTES:

MUSHROOMS:

• Mushrooms keep carbohydrates low while adding a meaty mouth feel. The ideal bite-sized mushrooms are button or cremini mushrooms.

EGGS:

• Eggs serve as a binding agent in order to keep the almond flour and Parmesan crust together. Beat them thoroughly before covering the mushrooms evenly.

ALMOND FLOUR:

• Almond flour provides a breaded, crispy feel without adding carbohydrates. It is the keto version of breadcrumbs.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

• Parmesan cheese adds crunch and flavor. Freshly grated cheese melts more easily and it provides the golden coating.

GARLIC POWDER:

• The addition of garlic powder provides the savory depth in the coating. It enhances the overall seasoning and goes well with mushrooms.

AVOCADO OIL:

Avocado oil spray helps crisp the coating and adds a golden touch to the nibbles without deep-frying

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. We heat the air fryer at 375 degrees F.
2. Then we place the parchment sheet in the basket.
3. Now we mix the eggs in the dish.
4. We stir the Parmesan, salt, paprika, onion seasoning, almond flour, garlic powders, & black pepper in a different dish.
5. We immerse each mushroom piece in the egg & almond mixture.
6. Put the coated pieces in the tray and spray lightly with oil.
7. Bake these mushrooms for twelve to fourteen minutes.
8. Serve hot with preferred keto sauce.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

DIPS & SAUCE:

• Garlic aioli
• Keto ranch dressing
• Spicy marinara
• Creamy blue cheese dip

MAIN PAIRING:

• Grilled ribeye steak
• Roasted chicken thighs
• Bun-less keto burger
• Grilled salmon fillet

SIDES:

• Zucchini noodles
• Cauliflower rice
• Parmesan roasted broccoli
• Creamed spinach

BEVERAGES:

• Sparkling water with lemon
• Unsweetened iced tea
• Keto lemonade
• Black coffee

TIPS:

• We have to dry these mushrooms so they crisp well.
• Utilize finely grated Parmesan cheese for even breading.
• We can coat the mushrooms twice so they crisp well.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• We have to put the left behind dish in the box & stock the dish for 3 days.

FREEZER:

• Freeze the breaded mushrooms, then air fry them when required for a fresh taste.

FAQs:

Can I use coconut flour to make these bites?

• We can’t use coconut flour to prepare these bites as it will make them dry; so it is better to use almond flour.

Will we make these bites without dairy?

• We can make use of dairy-free cheese or pork rinds to prepare dairy-free bites.

Can we fry these bites?

• We can easily fry these bites in the avocado oil instead of air frying.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

No of calories: 180 kcal

Potassium: 280 g

Net carbs: 4 g

Iron: 1.2 g

Overall carbs: 6 g

Fiber: 2 g

Calcium: 160 g

Protein: 10 g

Fat: 14 g

Vitamin A: 90 g

Sodium: 420 g

Portion size: 6–8 bites