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    Air Fryer Mushrooms

    Published: Nov 9, 2022 · by Nico Pallotta

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    Here's a quick and easy 15-minute air fryer mushroom recipe that delivers perfectly juicy and tasty roasted mushrooms.

    It's a versatile side dish, an addition to salads and grain bowls, and a quick way to add more veggies to your meal.

    mushrooms air fried
    On this page:
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Serving suggestions
    • Storage
    • More mushroom recipes
    • More air fryer recipes
    • Recipe

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    There's nothing better than having roasted veggies for dinner without turning on the oven and in a fraction of the time.

    That's what you can do with an air fryer, and that's why everyone loves it. This blog post will show you how easy it is to air-fry mushrooms to perfection.

    We think the best air fryer mushrooms recipe is the simplest recipe.

    To make them, you'll only need a few pantry staples and a lot less time than roasting mushrooms in the oven. And the result is the same, if not better.

    You'll love this easy air fryer mushroom recipe if you are a mushroom lover like us.

    You can eat them as a vegetable side dish, as a starter on crostini or bruschetta, or add them to pasta salad, farro salad, rice salad, barley salad, couscous salad, and more.

    air fryer mushrooms with parsley

    Ingredients

    ingredients with mushrooms

    Mushrooms

    We use white button mushrooms, but you can use most mushroom varieties, including cremini mushrooms, regular-size or baby portobello mushrooms or portabellas, oyster mushrooms, baby Bella mushrooms, and more.

    Olive oil

    Go for extra virgin olive oil if you can; it has a fruitier flavor, is heart-healthy, and is stable at high temperatures thanks to its high amount of antioxidants.

    Alternatively, you can use regular olive oil, avocado oil, or canola oil.

    Garlic

    Garlic and mushrooms are perfect together. You can use fresh garlic cloves, crushed. Or you can toss the mushrooms in garlic powder.

    We prefer to make this recipe without onions or onion powder as the garlic adds enough flavor.

    Salt and pepper

    We use sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

    Parsley

    Flat-leaf parsley is a perfect flavor match with roasted mushrooms. Get some, finely chop it, and sprinkle on top after the mushrooms are cooked.

    Optional ingredients

    For a more robust savory flavor, add a tablespoon of reduced sodium soy sauce, tamari sauce, or coco aminos for gluten-free when you toss the mushrooms.

    If you like lemon, you can garnish the plate with a few lemon wedges to squeeze some fresh lemon juice right before eating them.

    Instructions

    Remove the dirt from the mushrooms with a paper towel, and if the mushrooms are very dirty with lots of soil attached, rinse them under running water.

    Chop the larger mushrooms in half or quarters, keep the smaller ones whole, then add them to a mixing bowl.

    Season with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, and toss well.

    mushrooms in a bowl

    Preheat your air fryer for 3 minutes at 400°F or 200°C.

    Transfer mushrooms to the air fryer basket and air fry for about 15 minutes until brown.

    You don't have to arrange the mushrooms on a single layer or cook them in batches. Air fryers are designed to push the hot air through the layers.

    What's essential is to shake the air fryer basket every 5 minutes to ensure even roasting.

    mushrooms in air fryer

    Depending on the size of the mushrooms and your air fryer model, you might need a few more minutes.

    Taste one to make sure they are cooked.

    mushrooms baked in air fryer

    Transfer mushrooms onto a serving platter and garnish with chopped flat-leaf parsley.

    air fryer mushrooms and wooden spoon

    Serving suggestions

    Add them to salads and grain bowls, such as:

    • Barley salad with Italian-roasted veggies and fresh herbs
    • Rice salad with chickpeas and Italian vinaigrette
    • Mediterranean farro salad with roasted vegetables and a lemon-mustard dressing
    • Tofu salad with easy fried tofu and a smooth tahini dressing

    Serve as a side dish with pasta and plant-based protein, such as:

    • Pasta Aglio e olio: easy 15-minute pasta with plenty of garlic and fresh parsley
    • Pomodoro pasta with rich tomato sauce and al dente spaghetti
    • Marinated tofu: lightly charred tofu chunks, chewy texture, and perfect with rice
    • Easy lemon tofu cutlets with a sticky lemon sauce and ready in just 15 minutes!
    • garlic and oil pasta aglio olio
      Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
    • spaghetti pomodoro or tomato basil pasta
      Spaghetti Pomodoro
    • marinated tofu on rice
      Marinated Tofu
    • lemon tofu on a white plate
      Lemon Tofu

    Storage

    Refrigerator: keep air-fried mushrooms in a bowl or air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer or the microwave.

    Freezer: not suitable for freezing.

    More mushroom recipes

    If you love cooking with mushrooms, get more inspiration from these easy mushroom recipes:

    • Tofu mushroom cutlets: an easy 30-minute dinner idea for the whole family
    • Easy mushroom pasta with cherry tomatoes and fettuccine pasta
    • Mushroom risotto: authentic Italian flavor in a creamy risotto dish!
    • Mushroom Alfredo with a creamy sauce and chewy mushrooms
    • tofu mushroom recipe
      Tofu Mushroom Recipe
    • mushroom risotto
      Mushroom Risotto
    • Mushroom Alfredo with a fork
      Mushroom Alfredo
    • vegan mushroom pasta with fettuccine pasta
      Vegan Mushroom Pasta

    More air fryer recipes

    Here are more air fryer side recipes that are quick and easy to make:

    • Juicy air fryer green beans: an easy side dish for the holidays and weekday dinners
    • Crispy air fryer tofu: perfect for tofu salad
    • 15-minute air fryer Brussels sprouts with creamy mustard dressing
    • Air fryer zucchini with Italian herbs, a handy side dish and juicy addition to salads
    • Tender and crispy asparagus with lemon vinaigrette
    • Sweet potato cubes: fork-tender and perfect for salads
    • Crispy air fryer chickpeas: add them to soups and salads for a crunchy topping
    • Cauliflower florets ready in 20 minutes
    • Soft and tender air fryer eggplant with Italian herbs
    • air fryer cauliflower
      Air Fryer Cauliflower
    • air fryer sweet potato
      Air Fryer Sweet Potato
    • air fryer chickpeas
      Air Fryer Chickpeas
    • air fryer eggplant
      Air Fryer Eggplant
    • Air fryer zucchini on a plate
      Air Fryer Zucchini
    • crispy air fryer tofu
      Air Fryer Tofu
    • air fried asparagus
      Air Fryer Asparagus
    • air fryer green beans
      Air Fryer Green Beans

    For many more side dish ideas, check out our sides category page.

    Recipe

    air fryer mushrooms and spoon

    Air Fryer Mushrooms

    Author: Nico Pallotta
    Here's a quick and easy 15-minute air fryer mushroom recipe that delivers perfectly juicy and tasty roasted mushrooms.
    It's a versatile side dish, an addition to salads and grain bowls, and a quick way to add more veggies to your meal.
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    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Side dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 75 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air fryer we use a Ninja AF 161

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 pound mushrooms fresh and whole, not sliced - white button, cremini, baby bella, or portobello.
    • 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ cup flat-leaf parsley
    • 4 wedges lemon optional, to squeeze before serving
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    Instructions
     

    • Remove the dirt from the mushrooms with a paper towel, and if the mushrooms are very dirty with lots of soil attached, rinse them under running water.
      Chop the larger mushrooms in half or quarters, keep the smaller ones whole, then add them to a mixing bowl.
      Season with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, and toss well.
      mushrooms in a bowl
    • Preheat your air fryer for 3 minutes at 400°F or 200°C.
      Transfer mushrooms to the air fryer basket and air fry for about 15 minutes until brown.
      You don't have to arrange the mushrooms on a single layer or cook them in batches. Air fryers are designed to push the hot air through the layers.
      What's essential is to shake the air fryer basket every 5 minutes to ensure even roasting.
      mushrooms in air fryer
    • Depending on the size of the mushrooms and your air fryer model, you might need a few more minutes.
      Taste one to make sure they are cooked.
      mushrooms baked in air fryer
    • Transfer mushrooms onto a serving platter and garnish with chopped flat-leaf parsley.
      air fryer mushrooms and wooden spoon

    Notes

    Nutrition information is an estimate for 1 serving of air fryer mushrooms out of 4 portions.

    Nutritional Values

    Nutrition Facts
    Air Fryer Mushrooms
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    75
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    6
    g
    9
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    0
    mg
    0
    %
    Potassium
     
    405
    mg
    12
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    4
    g
    1
    %
    Dietary Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    4
    g
    8
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    633
    IU
    13
    %
    Vitamin B6
     
    0.1
    mg
    5
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    13
    mg
    16
    %
    Vitamin E
     
    1
    mg
    7
    %
    Vitamin K
     
    126
    µg
    120
    %
    Calcium
     
    15
    mg
    2
    %
    Folate
     
    31
    µg
    8
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    Manganese
     
    0.1
    mg
    5
    %
    Magnesium
     
    14
    mg
    4
    %
    Zinc
     
    1
    mg
    7
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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