🍄🧄 Keto Crispy Garlic Mushroom Bites
✅ Ingredients
- 16 oz (450g) button or cremini mushrooms, whole or halved
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pork rind crumbs (or almond flour for softer texture)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: a squeeze of lemon for brightness
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the Mushrooms
- Clean mushrooms with a damp towel.
- Cut large ones in half.
- Pat them DRY (important for crispiness).
2. Make the Crispy Coating
In a bowl mix:
✔ Parmesan
✔ pork rind crumbs (or almond flour)
✔ Italian seasoning
✔ paprika
✔ salt & pepper
3. Garlic Butter
- Melt butter in a bowl.
- Stir in olive oil + minced garlic.
4. Coat the Mushrooms
- Toss mushrooms in the garlic butter.
- Then roll them in the Parmesan crumb mix until coated.
(Press coating on with your hands to help it stick.)
5. Cook
Air Fryer Method (best for CRISPY):
- 400°F (200°C)
- 10–12 minutes
- Shake halfway through
Oven Method:
- Place mushrooms on a baking sheet
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 18–22 minutes
- Broil last 1–2 minutes for extra crisp
6. Serve
Sprinkle with parsley and a little lemon juice if you like.
Serve with:
- Garlic aioli
- Ranch
- Spicy mayo
- Sour cream dip
🍽 Nutrition (approx per 6–8 bites)
- Net Carbs: 3–4g
- Fat: 12–14g
- Protein: 8–10g
- Calories: ~150
