20 large fresh morel mushrooms
355 ml milk
1 large egg
120 g all-purpose flour
65 g Italian cracker crumbs
5 ml paprika
2.5 ml ground black pepper
1.25 ml cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1.25 ml dried oregano
0.625 ml dried thyme
0.625 ml ground cumin
1 liter vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
Step 1
In a large bowl, place morels and soak in warm, salted water for 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels; set aside.
Step 2
Whisk together milk and egg in a small bowl until well combined. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, cracker crumbs, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and cumin.
Step 3
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 175 degrees C (350 degrees F).
Step 4
While the oil is heating, dip mushrooms, a few at a time, into the milk mixture. Coat them in the breading mixture and shake off excess.
Step 5
Working in batches, fry breaded mushrooms in hot oil until they turn dark brown and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.