Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsHickory Garden RestaurantCombo Plate Recipe

Combo Plate Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Fried mushrooms, fried zucchini, and fried onion rings.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Fried Mushrooms

Fried Onion Rings

Method

Fried Mushrooms

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mushrooms

    Clean the mushrooms by wiping them with a damp cloth. Remove the stems if desired.

  2. 2

    Make the Batter

    In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in cold water until the batter is smooth.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot, about 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Fry the Mushrooms

    Dip each mushroom in the batter and carefully place them in the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Fried Zucchini

  1. 5

    Prepare the Zucchini

    Wash the zucchini and slice them into thin rounds.

  2. 6

    Set Up Breading Stations

    In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In a second bowl, whisk the egg. In a third bowl, add the breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.

  3. 7

    Breading Process

    Dip each zucchini slice in flour, then in the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

  4. 8

    Fry the Zucchini

    In the hot oil, fry the breaded zucchini slices in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Fried Onion Rings

  1. 9

    Prepare the Onion

    Peel the onion and slice it into thick rings.

  2. 10

    Make the Batter

    In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually stir in cold water until the batter is smooth.

  3. 11

    Fry the Onion Rings

    Dip each onion ring in the batter, allowing excess to drip off, and place them in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

More from Hickory Garden Restaurant