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Crispy air fried mushrooms in 30 minutes with no mess? Yes please. They're the ultimate snack for hangouts, game day, or dinner - light, golden, and perfect with literally any dip. Crowd-pleasing, kid-approved, and seriously so tasty!
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- Ingredients for Air Frying Mushrooms
- Prepping Mushrooms for Air Frying
- How to Air Fry Breaded Mushrooms
- Top Reviews
- FAQ
- Isabel's Top Tips for Air Frying Mushrooms
- Variations on Air Frying Mushrooms
- How to Store Air Fried Mushrooms
- Reheating Air Fried Mushrooms
- Dipping Sauce for Air Fryer Mushrooms
- Mushroom Recipes
- Air Fryer Mushrooms
- Reviews
This recipe is just amazing. You get the crispy breaded mushrooms without all the grease of traditional frying! Air-frying mushrooms are the way to go. It's so quick and easy.
You'll need just a handful of ingredients, and it's ready to serve in 30 minutes. Whip a batch of fresh blue cheese dressing or buttermilk ranch while they cook!
Ingredients for Air Frying Mushrooms
- Portobello mushrooms or white button mushrooms: Really, most types of mushroom will work great. I tend to use white or brown baby bella mushrooms.
- Flour: A little flour helps the breading stick! If you want gluten-free fried mushrooms, you can use gluten-free flour and it will be great.
- Eggs: Eggs will help the breading bind to the mushrooms.
- Panko breadcrumbs: You can use panko, plain breadcrumbs, or seasoned breadcrumbs. I prefer plain panko for the delicious crisp texture.
- Garlic powder: A little garlic powder helps bring in flavor without the risk of raw garlic burning.
- Onion powder: Onion powder brings in a nice sweetness that perfectly complements mushrooms.
- Smoked paprika: If you can find it, I highly recommend smoked paprika, which has a totally unique flavor that's without compare.
- Italian seasoning: If you're using seasoned breadcrubs, leave out the extra Italian seasonings.
- Salt and black pepper: Salt is especially important for these mushrooms! Use a nice coarse salt like kosher salt or sea salt.
- Olive oil spray: You can also use olive oil on a paper towel; just don't use spray-on oil as it will damage your air fryer.
Prepping Mushrooms for Air Frying
Cleaning the Mushrooms
Before you cook fried mushrooms in an air fryer, clean them off! This is super easy to do.
Wipe any excess dirt from mushrooms using a lightly damp paper towel.
Please do not place the mushrooms in water, as they are absorbent and will get soggy. Just gently wipe away the dirt.
Cutting the Mushrooms
Pre-sliced mushrooms generally won't work well for this recipe as they are usually not cut into the wedges that work best for air frying.
Cut each mushroom into quarters, then cut each piece in half again. This means one mushroom will equal 8 pieces.
How to Air Fry Breaded Mushrooms
- Pour flour onto a plate. Crack eggs in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Combine Panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Fully coat the chopped baby portobello mushrooms in the flour. Then, dunk them in the eggs. Finally, toss them in the spiced breadcrumb mixture until they are completely coated. Do this until all are coated.
- Arrange them on a plate or flat surface. Spray them lightly with a little olive oil spray. Don't use non-stick spray or spray directly into the air fryer basket.
- Place a third of the batch in the basket of your air fryer. Then, turn the air fryer on and set the temperature to 360 degrees. Set the timer for 7 minutes.
- Push the basket into the air fryer and let it cook. Once the time is up, remove the basket and place the cooked mushrooms on a plate. Repeat with the remaining mushrooms until the batch is fried.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or lemon wedges, and enjoy!
Top Reviews
They turned out crispy and delicious. - Bill
I just made these… am literally snacking on them now and they are absolutely delicious. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, delectable umami gifts! - Eva
It's a great recipe for the air fryer! - Harley
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FAQ
Button mushrooms, baby bellas, and morel mushrooms are great. You can also chop larger portobello mushrooms into smaller pieces and use those.
Let them cool first before storing. If you store while they're still hot, condensation will form in the container and make the mushrooms soggy. You can also store them with a paper towel in the container to absorb the moisture.
I have yet to try freezing air fryer mushrooms (they always disappear before I can!), but if you plan on freezing them, I recommend flash freezing first. You do this by spreading the mushrooms out on a parchment-lined baking sheet and placing it in the freezer until the mushrooms are frozen solid. Make sure they're cooled before you do this! Once they're frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe container or freezer bags. I would reheat from frozen in an oven preheated to 350°F for about 20 minutes (they may take 5 minutes less or more depending on your oven and the mushrooms). Spread them out on a baking sheet to evenly heat them.
Isabel's Top Tips for Air Frying Mushrooms
- Use an oil with a high smoke point, such as extra light olive oil, avocado oil, or grapeseed oil.
- Make sure mushrooms are about the same size for even cooking.
- Air fry in 3 batches, so they cook evenly. When cooking food in the air fryer, you must leave enough room between the contents so the hot air can circulate evenly and brown the entire surface.
- Cook time may vary depending on the size of your Air Fryer. Larger Air Fryers will cook more quickly; I use a 10-quart air fryer.
- Fresh lemon juice is a great finishing touch.
Variations on Air Frying Mushrooms
- You can use different types of mushrooms. I have tried cremini mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms and have enjoyed them.
- Feel free to add your favorite fresh herbs and parsley to your breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.
- Get creative with seasonings, like steak seasoning, taco seasoning, or my rib rub, and see what you enjoy best.
- You can make these low carb mushrooms by swapping the panko out for crushed pork rinds. These make a perfect keto snack recipe!
How to Store Air Fried Mushrooms
- Cool them down first: After cooking, let the mushrooms cool down to room temperature on a wire rack. This step helps to prevent condensation from forming and making them soggy during storage.
- What container to use: Place the cooled, crispy mushrooms in an airtight container. To further protect their crispiness, add a layer of paper towels at the bottom and on top of the mushrooms to absorb any excess moisture.
- How to refrigerate: Store the airtight container in the refrigerator. Mushrooms are perishable, so they should be consumed within 2-3 days to maintain quality.
Reheating Air Fried Mushrooms
When you're ready to reheat the mushrooms, it's best to use the air fryer, an oven, or toaster oven for the best results. Preheat your oven to around 350°F (175°C). Spread the mushrooms on a baking sheet in a single layer. Reheat for 5-10 minutes, checking them frequently to avoid overcooking. This will help restore some of their crispiness. Air frying will heat them up more quickly, so check at 3-4 minutes.
Note: Avoid reheating mushrooms in the microwave as it can make them soft and rubbery due to the moisture generated during microwave heating.
Dipping Sauce for Air Fryer Mushrooms
When I tell you these air fryer mushrooms go with literally any dipping sauce, I mean it! Give your favorite dip a try.
Mushroom Recipes
- Mushroom Tacos
- Portobello Mushroom Burger
- Hungarian Mushroom Soup
- Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
- Easy Button Mushrooms
During football season, my family always requests this recipe as a game-day munchie, along with my easy chuck roast dinner. This will quickly become your favorite recipe if you are a mushroom lover! Let me know what you think in the comments below and with a rating!
Air Fryer Mushrooms
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz. package Portobello mushrooms - Baby Bella variety
- ½ cup flour
- 3 eggs
- 1½ cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1½ tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp. salt and pepper - adjust to taste
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Wipe any excess dirt from one 8 oz. package of 'Baby Bella' Portobello mushrooms using a towel. Cut each mushroom into quarters and then cut each piece in half again (each mushroom will equal 8 pieces).
- Pour ½ cup flour onto a plate. Separately, whisk 3 eggs in a bowl.
- In a second bowl, pour 1½ cups Panko breadcrumbs, along with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir until the breadcrumbs are completely combined with the seasoning.
- Toss chopped mushrooms in the flour until coated, then dunk in the eggs. Finally, toss them in the spiced breadcrumb mixture until completely coated. Repeat to coat all mushrooms.
- Arrange the mushrooms on a plate or flat surface. Spray lightly with a can of olive oil - do not spray directly in the air fryer basket.
- Arrange ⅓ of the mushrooms in the Air Fryer basket. Cook for 7 minutes at 360°F. Cook mushrooms in batches to avoid over-crowding the air fryer.
- Sprinkle with a little more salt after removing from the fryer, and serve immediately. Can be enjoyed alone or with any variety of dipping sauces like buttermilk ranch or blue cheese!
The Twin Cooking Project (The Twin Cooking Project) says
Love anythign mushrooms!!! This recipe looks amazing.
Em Beitel says
Thank you! We love these little mushrooms with a dipping sauce. Let us know if you try them!
Jen says
Thanks for the tip about not overloading the air fryer, Each batch came out perfectly crispy and delicious!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
I love my air fryer so much and I'm always looking for new recipes to make in it! These mushrooms look delicious!
Em Beitel says
Thank you, Annie! They really are amazing. We love the air fryer, too.
Alison Corey says
I love a good air fryer recipe! These mushrooms came out crispy and perfectly seasoned!
Em Beitel says
Thank you, Alison! Fried mushrooms are just so delicious.
Garlic + Zest says
This is going to be my newest snack obsession, I can tell!
Em Beitel says
Thank you so much! It's definitely one of mine.
ali randall says
I think you have convinced me to purchase an air fryer. I love mushrooms too and this recipe looks fantastic. I'm drooling over here 😉
Em Beitel says
Thank you so much, Ali! Air fryers are really amazing - you can make so much in them!
Harley Kingston says
It's a great recipe for the air fryer!
Please include temperatures in Celsius.
Will says
Can you add a dipping sauce recipe that goes great with the air fried mushrooms? But great recipe! Ty
Em Beitel says
Glad you enjoyed it, Will! And thank you for your suggestion!
BillCarrier says
They turned out crispy and delicious. Next time I’ll use less Italian seasoning and add a bit more spice.
Em Beitel says
That's awesome, Bill! Thank you for your comment - we're glad you enjoyed it!
Eva says
I just made these… am literally snacking on them now and they are absolutely delicious. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, delectable umami gifts! I followed the recipe to a tee except I added a bit of chili powder as I wanted them spicy and drizzled with grape seed oil before putting them in the air fryer . They came out perfect!!! I paired them with a robust Greek yogurt dip I whipped up. Perfection! These are going to be my go to snack when I’m craving something fried. Simply awesome!!! Thanks for this deliciousness!
Isabel Laessig says
Eva, thank you so much! This is awesome to hear. These air fryer mushrooms are honestly one of my favorite snacks, so I'm happy to know you enjoyed them so much. Take care!