Looking for an easy and delicious side dish or snack? These air fryer mushrooms are the perfect solution! With a simple seasoning blend and a quick cook time, you’ll have crispy, flavor-packed mushrooms ready to enjoy.
Ingredients Needed
To make these air fryer mushrooms, you’ll need:
- 1 pound (about 450g) of fresh mushrooms
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons of soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil (or any cooking oil of your choice)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Preparing the Mushrooms
- Clean the Mushrooms: Start by giving your mushrooms a gentle clean. Wipe each mushroom cap with a damp kitchen towel or use a mushroom brush to remove any dirt or debris. Avoid soaking the mushrooms in water, as they are quite porous and will absorb moisture.
- Slice the Mushrooms: Once cleaned, slice the mushrooms. If they are small, simply halve them. For larger mushrooms, cut them into quarters or thick slices. The goal is to have all the pieces roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
- Transfer to a Bowl: Transfer the sliced mushrooms to a large mixing bowl, ready for seasoning.
Seasoning the Mushrooms
- Add the Spices: In the bowl with the mushrooms, add the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss the mushrooms gently to ensure they are evenly coated with the spices.
- Drizzle with Soy Sauce: Next, drizzle the soy sauce over the mushrooms. The soy sauce adds a delicious savory, umami-rich flavor and helps with the browning process during cooking.
- Drizzle with Oil: Finally, add the olive oil to the bowl. The oil will help the mushrooms crisp up in the air fryer and prevent them from drying out.
- Toss to Coat: Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the mushrooms are evenly coated with the seasoning and oil mixture.
Cooking in the Air Fryer
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (360°F) for about 3-5 minutes. This preheating step helps the mushrooms cook evenly and achieve that delightful crispy texture.
- Add Mushrooms: Once preheated, carefully place the seasoned mushrooms into the air fryer basket, arranging them in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding the basket, as this can result in uneven cooking. If needed, cook the mushrooms in batches.
- Air Fry: Set the air fryer to cook for 8-10 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time (about 4-5 minutes), give the basket a gentle shake to ensure the mushrooms cook evenly and crisp up on all sides.
- Check for Doneness: The mushrooms are done when they are tender with crispy edges and have turned a beautiful golden brown color.
Finishing Touches
- Garnish with Parsley: Once the mushrooms are cooked, carefully remove the basket from the air fryer and transfer the mushrooms to a serving dish. Garnish them with freshly chopped parsley to add a vibrant green touch and enhance the flavor with a slight herbaceous note.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the air fryer mushrooms while they are hot and crispy. They make a fantastic side dish, snack, or a delightful topping for various meals.
Storage and Reheating Tips
- Leftovers: If you have any leftovers, let the mushrooms cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container. Store them in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Reheating: To keep the mushrooms crispy when reheating, place them back in the air fryer. Set the air fryer to 180°C (360°F) and heat for 3-5 minutes until they are warm and crispy again. You can also reheat them in the oven at the same temperature for a few minutes.
Enjoy Your Crispy Air Fryer Mushrooms!
These air fryer mushrooms are a real treat – they’re so easy to make and packed with delicious flavors. Pair them with your favorite protein, toss them into salads, or enjoy them as a tasty snack. Experiment with different seasoning blends or dipping sauces to make them your own.
Air Fryer Mushrooms
These air fryer mushrooms are seasoned perfectly and cooked to crispy, golden perfection, making them a healthy, quick, and versatile addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of fresh mushrooms about 450g
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce low-sodium, if preferred
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or any cooking oil of your choice
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the mushrooms: Clean your mushrooms by wiping each cap with a damp kitchen towel or using a mushroom brush to remove any dirt, being careful not to soak them as they absorb moisture; slice smaller mushrooms in half and larger ones into quarters or thick slices, keeping them about the same size for even cooking, and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- Season the mushrooms: Add garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the mushrooms in the bowl and toss gently to coat evenly, then drizzle soy sauce over them for flavor and browning, followed by olive oil to help crisp them up in the air fryer, and toss again to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Cook the mushrooms in the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 360°F for 3-5 minutes, then carefully arrange the seasoned mushrooms in a single layer in the air fryer basket (avoid overcrowding) and cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through (4-5 minutes) to ensure even cooking; the mushrooms should be tender with crispy edges and a golden brown color.
- Final step: Once cooked, carefully remove the basket from the air fryer, transfer the mushrooms to a serving dish, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added flavor and color, and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Choosing Mushrooms: You can use white button mushrooms, cremini (baby bella), or portobello mushrooms for this recipe.
- Serving Suggestions: These mushrooms make a great side dish, snack, or topping for salads, pizza, or pasta, and pair well with dipping sauces like ranch, garlic aioli, or balsamic glaze.
- Leftovers: Let any leftover mushrooms cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container; store in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Reheating: To keep the mushrooms crispy, reheat in the air fryer at 360°F for 3-5 minutes or in the oven at the same temperature for a few minutes.
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