Air fryer mushrooms are so tender and juicy, they disappear fast! Minimal oil, delicious garlic seasoning, and the fastest air fryer method will have you making air fry mushrooms on repeat.
Air fryer mushrooms are game changer for mushroom fans! They're easy to prep with hands-off frying, and we hardly call it effort. The end result is so tender and juicy that, if air fried mushrooms were the only thing you ever made in your air fryer, it would still be worth it to own one.
The prep is as simple as lightly coating the mushrooms with oil and a few seasonings. After that, the mushrooms air fry in no time at all. They turn out so juicy and delectable, you'll be shocked at how little oil they require with this method.
Lets just say our entrees never tasted better when served alongside garlic glittered air fryer mushrooms. We've also leveled up our healthy snack game. The only competition these mushrooms face is when we make air fryer asparagus, so we often end up serving them together, which I highly recommend.
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.
How to air fry mushrooms
Recipe instructions are included in the printable recipe below.
- Chop mushrooms in half (or leave whole) and toss with oil and seasonings.
2. Spread in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
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.
4. Serve warm garnished with chopped parsley.
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 fried 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 - I recommend an air fryer heat setting between 380°F to 400°F. The higher temperature cooks them faster, so keep that in mind.
- How long to air fry mushrooms - This can take between 5 to 15 minutes at said temperatures. The actual time will depend on the mushroom size and your texture preference.
- 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.
Serving ideas
There are so many ways to serve air fryer mushrooms! I love them as a side dish with protein entrees like roasted chicken thighs or broiled salmon. I also love adding them to chicken alfredo right before serving. So good!
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Air Fryer Mushrooms
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (8 ounce package) Mushrooms (any variety), halved (about 4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil, or preferred oil
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Sea Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
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.
Traci's Recipe Notes
- 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.
Equipment
- 5.8 quart basket air fryer (Cosori XL) or other air fryer
NUTRITION
Nutrition data provided as courtesy estimates using unbranded ingredients from a nutrition database. Please consult preferred resource for precise data.
Jennifer says
Where are more of your air-fryer recipes? Love ALL that you post !!
The Kitchen Girl says
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
Jeff says
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!
The Kitchen Girl says
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!