Batter Fried Mushrooms

 

2 Cup All purpose flour
1 Tablespoon Salt
1-1/2 Teaspoon Garlic powder
1 Teaspoon Baking powder
1-1/2 Cup Beer
Oil for deep frying

36 Medium Mushrooms, whole, up to 48 and can be large.

Combine flour, salt, garlic powder, and baking powder in med bowl. Add beer and whisk until smooth. Cover and chill 30 mins. Whisk again, let stand in refrigerator until ready to use. Batter can be prepared 1 day ahead if desired. Heat oil to 375 F. Holding stem, dip each mushroom into batter, covering cap completely. Fry in batches until golden brown. Allow oil to return to 375 F before adding next batch. Drain.