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Published: Jan 22, 2022 · Updated: Jan 22, 2022 by The Kitchen Girl

Air Fryer Mushrooms

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5 from 3 votes
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Air fryer mushrooms are the easiest mushroom side dish made for any occasion. 5 ingredients and a super quick cook time make air fried mushrooms an easy win for any cooking level!

air fryer mushrooms in white bowl with serving spoon

Mushrooms in the air fryer are game changer! It's the quickest mushroom side dish for dinner or healthy anytime snack. Just like air fryer asparagus and garlicky roasted mushrooms, air fryer mushrooms use very little oil, yet turn out super juicy and delicious. They're great with air fryer whole chicken or pan fried pork chops. They can even share the basket space with air fryer pork tenderloin if timed properly. It's a two-fer!

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1) Key ingredients
2) How to air fry mushrooms
3) Recipe tips
4) How to serve air fryer mushrooms
5) Air Fryer Mushrooms

Key ingredients

Recipe amounts are included in the printable recipe below.

mushrooms - Use any button mushroom variety for this recipe. I recommend using smaller whole mushrooms OR cutting larger mushrooms into bite-sized pieces. I like this size because they cook quickly and evenly.

olive oil - You can use preferred oil or melted butter for air fried mushrooms. My go-to is extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil spray.

seasonings - My go-to is this lightning fast seasoning combo of garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Air fried mushrooms are so versatile though, you can use any seasonings you like. There are no rules for this recipe.

air fryer mushroom ingredients gathered in bowls and ready for cooking

How to air fry mushrooms

Recipe instructions are included in the printable recipe below.

  1. Chop mushrooms in half (or leave whole) and toss with oil and seasonings.
mushrooms are tossed in a glass bowl with olive oil and seasonings to prep for the air fryer

2. Spread in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

mushrooms are spread out in air fryer basket before getting air fried

3. Air fry mushrooms at a temperature range of 380°F to 400°F for 5 minutes or more until the texture is to your liking.

Note: Depending on your fryer, you may need to shake the basket halfway through to promote even browning on the surface.

shaking the air fryer mushrooms halfway into the air fryer cook cycle

4. Serve air fryer mushrooms warm garnished with chopped parsley.

air fryer mushrooms in white bowl with serving spoon

Recipe tips

  • Preheating - I don't preheat my 5.8 quart air fryer because it heats so quickly, but I always preheat my larger Instant Omni air fryer oven.
  • Oil - Air fryer mushrooms actually do require oil, but not much! Go easy at first and add more as needed.
  • For crispier mushrooms - Leave ample space between the mushrooms in the AF basket and cook them until they have crisped to your liking, shaking as needed.
  • Temperature setting - Air fried mushrooms thrive anywhere between 380°F to 400°F in your air fryer. The higher temperature cooks them faster, so keep that in mind.
  • How long to air fry mushrooms - Air frying mushrooms can take between 5 to 15 minutes at said temperatures. The actual time will depend on your texture preferences.
  • Shake the basket? - You may or may not need to shake the basket for every AF recipe. It really depends on how your particular model distributes heat.

How to serve air fryer mushrooms

So many ways! I love them as a mushroom side dish with any protein entree like chicken, steak, or salmon. I also love adding them to my chicken alfredo right before serving. So good! Air fryer mushrooms next to crispy air fryer Brussels sprouts with garlic aioli make a great game day appetizer or anytime snack!

air fryer mushrooms in white bowl with serving spoon

Air Fryer Mushrooms

Air fryer mushrooms are the easiest mushroom side dish for any cooking level. Minimal oil and a few seasonings make air fried mushrooms effortlessly delicious!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Author: Traci The Kitchen Girl

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Mushrooms (any variety), (about 8 oz) cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil, or preferred oil
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon Sea Salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • 5.7 quart basket air fryer (Cosori XL) or other air fryer
  • mixing bowl
  • stirring utensil
  • tongs

Instructions
 

  • Toss MUSHROOMS with OLIVE OIL, GARLIC POWDER, SALT, and PEPPER.
  • Spread in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  • Set air fryer anywhere between 380°F to 400°F. Air fry mushrooms 5 minutes, or more, until they reach your preferred texture, shaking the basket as needed.
    Note: My happy place is 5 minutes @ 380°F but yours might be different. By all means, experiment!
  • Transfer mushrooms out of the cooker and serve garnished with PARSLEY.
  • To store, refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Tried this recipe? I'd love your review!Visit the comments below and tell me how it went.

Traci's Recipe Tips

  • Preheating - I don't preheat my 5.8 quart air fryer because it heats so quickly, but I always preheat my larger Instant Omni.
  • Oil - Air fryer mushrooms actually do require oil, but not much! Go easy at first and add more as needed.
  • For crispier mushrooms - Leave ample space between the mushrooms in the AF basket and cook them until they have crisped to your liking, shaking as needed.
  • Temperature setting - Air fried mushrooms thrive anywhere between 380°F to 400°F. The higher temperature cooks them faster, so keep that in mind.
  • How long to air fry mushrooms - Air frying mushrooms can take between 5 to 15 minutes at said temperatures. The actual time will depend on your texture preferences.
  • Shake the basket? - You may not need to shake the basket for every AF recipe. It really depends on how your AF model distributes heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition data provided as courtesy estimates using unbranded ingredients from a nutrition database. Please consult preferred resource for precise data.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Italian
Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
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  1. Jennifer says

    January 29, 2022 at 10:37 am

    5 stars
    Where are more of your air-fryer recipes? Love ALL that you post !!

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      January 29, 2022 at 11:43 am

      Awww, such a compliment...thank youuu! More one the way, I promise 🙂 Stay tuned and make sure you're on my email list so you don't miss them. Thanks again!! xoxo

  2. Jeff says

    January 22, 2022 at 1:33 pm

    5 stars
    Air fryer mushrooms really are game changer! We never ate as many mushrooms before we had an air fryer. They're just too easy to toss in oil and seasonings, and zip zip, done! Another winner KG!

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    • The Kitchen Girl says

      January 23, 2022 at 8:57 am

      So much yes to this! I'm 100% in love with my 3 air fryers LOL. I'm so glad you love these mushrooms as much as I do!

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