🍄 Slimming World Friendly Crispy Mushrooms

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 400g fresh mushrooms (button or baby bella work best) – Speed
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• 40g wholemeal breadcrumbs (use as your Healthy Extra B)
• 2 tbsp cornmeal or polenta (≈3 Syns for whole recipe, optional for crunch)
• 1 large egg, beaten
• Low-calorie cooking spray

(Optional: add dried parsley, chili flakes, or mixed herbs for extra flavor)

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Instructions

1. Prep Mushrooms:
   Clean mushrooms and pat dry. If large, slice in half.
2. Coating Mix:
   In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, cornmeal (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Dip & Coat:
   Dip mushrooms into beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumb mix until coated.
4. Bake or Air Fry (instead of frying):
   • Oven: Place mushrooms on a lined tray, spray well with Frylight. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway.
   • Air fryer (best crunch): 200°C for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy.
5. Serve:
   Enjoy hot with a Syn-free dip like fat-free Greek yogurt mixed with garlic, lemon, and herbs.