Tasty air fryer mushrooms are easy to make in your air fryer and only require a few ingredients! Use white or cremini mushrooms. You'll enjoy this easy side dish with mushrooms, olive oil, and spices in just minutes!
Try mixing them with my air fryer asparagus. Pair them with your favorite NY strip steak, pan-seared ribeye, and steakhouse creamed spinach! Enjoy!
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Amazingly easy-to-make tender yet crisped air fryer mushrooms are the perfect side, app, or snack to serve in a hurry.
It takes a few minutes to prep your mushrooms and a bowl to toss them in oil and seasoning quickly!
🥘 Ingredients
Other than those fresh mushrooms in your fridge, you only need a few items to get these mushrooms cooking! Grab a bowl and your air fryer to get them started!
- Mushrooms -16 ounces of white button mushrooms; you can also use cremini/baby bella mushrooms.
- Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or any neutral-flavored oil with a high smoke point.
- Seasoning - ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper, ¼ teaspoon each of garlic powder, and onion powder.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Air Fry Mushrooms
- Prep your mushrooms. Use a damp towel to clean your mushrooms (this prevents soggy mushrooms!), then slice large mushrooms into halves or quarters. Make sure that all of your mushrooms are relatively the same size so that they air fry evenly.
- Coat and toss mushrooms. Transfer the mushrooms into a bowl, then coat them with olive oil (EVOO) and seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder), as well as any optional ingredients you'd like. *See Notes.
- Add to basket and air fry. Arrange the seasoned mushrooms in a single layer (work in batches if needed) in your air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F (205°C) for 10 minutes. Be sure to shake the basket of mushrooms at least once while cooking, then continue air frying until the mushrooms have reached your desired level of tenderness and crispiness.
- Serve. Remove from your air fryer and serve immediately.
Perfectly tender and crisp air fryer mushrooms are an easy side dish for many meals!
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- Preheat the Air Fryer: For best results, preheat your air fryer before adding the mushrooms. This helps achieve a more even cook and a better texture.
- Even Sizing: Cut the mushrooms into even sizes for uniform cooking. Larger pieces may take longer to cook, leading to unevenly cooked batches.
- Seasoning Choices: Experiment with different seasoning blends for your mushrooms. Cajun seasoning or herbes de Provence can offer diverse and delicious flavor profiles.
- Flavor Enhancements: For added taste, consider mixing in a splash of Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, or soy sauce with the oil when coating the mushrooms.
- Batch Cooking: If preparing a large quantity of mushrooms, cook them in smaller batches rather than crowding the basket. This ensures even cooking and better texture.
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📖 Recipe Card
Air Fryer Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 16 oz white mushrooms (or cremini (baby bella) mushrooms)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
- ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Use a damp towel to clean your 16 oz white mushrooms (this prevents soggy mushrooms!) then slice large mushrooms into halves or quarters. Make sure that all of your mushrooms are relatively the same size so that they air fry evenly.
- Transfer the mushrooms into a bowl, then coat them with 2 tablespoon olive oil (EVOO), seasoning (½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder), and any optional ingredients you'd like. *See Notes.
- Arrange the seasoned mushrooms in a single layer (work in batches if needed) in your air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F (205°C) for 10 minutes. Make sure to shake the basket of mushrooms at least once while cooking, then continue cooking until the mushrooms have reached your desired level of tenderness and crispiness.
- Remove from your air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
- Season your mushrooms with your favorite blends! I love our Cajun seasoning or herbes de provence for some varied flavor profiles.
- Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, or soy sauce when coating the mushrooms with oil for more various flavor combinations.
ACHEM says
"It worked exactly as written, thank you!"
Sylvie Caron says
Wow, très bon ainsi! Merci! (Wow, very good! THANKS!)
Linda Howell says
These recipes look delicious. I am looking forward to trying many of them. Especially the air fryer ones.