Let’s make the viral light and crispy fried enoki mushroom. These enoki mushrooms are dredged in a light and crispy batter featuring all-purpose flour, potato starch, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne powder, and five spice powder and fried until golden crispy perfection.

The best part about this fried enoki mushroom recipe is that it is incredibly easy to make in under 30 minutes. You can serve this as a snack with a spread of condiments like sweet chili sauce, sriracha mayo, dumpling sauce, nuoc cham (Vietnamese dipping sauce), etc.

Ingredients

You can find all the ingredients for this fried enoki mushroom recipe at your local Asian grocery store. I have linked everything that I used in the recipe card below.

• Enoki mushrooms: are the star of the show! Make sure to use fresh enoki mushrooms that are properly trimmed and cleaned before dredging and frying.
• All-Purpose Flour: is the base of the batter that helps the batter stick to the mushrooms without making it too chewy or oily.
• Potato Starch: creates a light, crispy coating that absorbs less oil than other starches.
• Baking Powder: creates air bubbles that lead to a light airy texture in the batter.
• Salt and white pepper: season the batter.
• Garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and five spice powder: add rich bold flavors to the batter.
• Sparkling Water: the bubbles in sparkling water make the crispy enoki mushrooms even crispier and more tender.
• Neutral oil: use any neutral oil with a high smoke point such as vegetable oil, canola oil, avocado oil, etc.

Substitutions and Additions

Substitutions

• Cornstarch: an alternative to potato starch.
• Black pepper: an alternative to white pepper.
• Water: an alternative to sparkling water.

Additions

• Onion powder or ginger powder: for added aromatic flavors
• Cumin: to add more spice.
• Lemon juice: a drizzle of fresh lemon juice as a garnish to brighten the flavor.

How to Make Fried Enoki Mushroom

Here are the step-by-step photo instructions for how to make this crispy fried enoki mushroom recipe. See the recipe card below for full measurements and detailed instructions.

1. Slice the end of the mushrooms, about 1 inch above the base of the mushrooms. Then vertically slice into 1/4 inch thin layers the enoki mushrooms.

2. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat about 2-3 inches of oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking tray with a wire rack.
3. In a large mixing bowl, add the potato starch, baking powder, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cold sparkling water and whisk until combined.

4. Individually dredge each bunch of mushrooms and let the excess drip off before adding to the hot oil.

5. Fry the mushrooms for about 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the mushrooms with a spider strainer and place them on a wire rack to cool.

6. Season the crispy enoki mushroom with salt and furikake seasoning and your favorite dipping sauces.

Storage Instructions

These crispy enoki mushrooms are best enjoyed immediately. But you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Reheat: you can reheat these fried mushrooms in an air fryer or oven at 350°F (176°C) until warm and crispy.

Pairing Suggestions

These delicious and crispy enoki mushrooms can be served as a snack on its own or as an appetizer paired with the following suggestions.

• Protein dishes such as enoki beef rolls, Korean beef bulgogi, or char siu pork.
• Vegetable dishes such as fresh green bean casserole, or blistered shishito peppers.
• Rice dishes such as miso mushroom risotto, oyakodon, kimchi fried rice, or spam fried rice.
• Noodle dishes such as chicken lo mein, yaki udon, or zaru soba.

FAQ

Why are my enoki mushrooms oily and not crispy?

The oil temperature is too low which means the mushrooms spend too much time in the oil-absorbing it before they become golden brown and crispy. The ideal temperature is 375°F (190°C). Make sure to use a frying thermometer to measure the temperature of the oil.

Why is my fried enoki mushroom in one large clump?

Your batter may be too thick or you did not let the excess batter drip off before frying. If the batter is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of sparkling water at a time until the batter is loose enough to drip off the mushrooms before frying.

How do I serve these crispy enoki mushrooms?

You can serve these crispy enoki mushrooms with a squeeze of lemon, a side of sriracha mayo, sweet chili sauce, nuoc cham sauce, dumpling sauce, or the dipping sauce of your choice!

Fried Enoki Mushroom Recipe