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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.
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. 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. 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. 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. Transfer mushrooms onto a serving platter and garnish with chopped flat-leaf parsley.
Barley salad with Italian-roasted veggies and fresh herbsRice salad with chickpeas and Italian vinaigretteMediterranean farro salad with roasted vegetables and a lemon-mustard dressingTofu 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 parsleyPomodoro pasta with rich tomato sauce and al dente spaghettiMarinated tofu: lightly charred tofu chunks, chewy texture, and perfect with riceEasy lemon tofu cutlets with a sticky lemon sauce and ready in just 15 minutes!
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Pasta Pomodoro
Marinated Tofu
Lemon Tofu
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 familyEasy mushroom pasta with cherry tomatoes and fettuccine pastaMushroom risotto: authentic Italian flavor in a creamy risotto dish!Mushroom Alfredo with a creamy sauce and chewy mushrooms
Tofu Mushroom Recipe
Mushroom Risotto
Mushroom Alfredo
Vegan Mushroom Pasta
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