Air fryers hit mushrooms at 400°F creating Maillard reactions impossible in sauté pans—that's why they taste meatier.
Air Fryer Mushrooms
Whip up a tasty treat in just 10 minutes with these irresistible air fryer mushrooms! Tossed in a savory blend of garlic and olive oil, these perfectly crisp bites are the ultimate umami explosion. Get ready to elevate your snacking game with this quick and delicious recipe!
Prep
5
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 16 oz mushrooms sliced (454 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper (1.25 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan (45 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (2.5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add your sliced mushrooms to a bowl and season them with olive oil, soy sauce, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, fresh thyme, and salt and pepper.
- 2
Give it a good toss, coating all those mushrooms in those delicious flavors and cook it for five minutes in your air fryer.
- 3
Give it a good shake and cook five more additional minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Slice mushrooms to 1/4-inch thickness for optimal air circulation - thinner slices dehydrate too quickly while thicker ones cook unevenly due to their 90% water content.technique1/4-inch thickness
- ✓Pat mushrooms completely dry before seasoning because excess moisture creates steam that prevents the Maillard reaction from occurring at air fryer temperatures of 375-400°F.technique375-400°F
- ✓Use only 1-2 teaspoons of oil per pound of mushrooms - excess oil drips and smokes while too little prevents proper browning and flavor development.ingredient1-2 tsp per pound
- ✓Shake the basket at exactly 5-minute intervals to ensure even browning, as mushrooms release moisture unevenly and can stick to hot surfaces without movement.timing5-minute intervals
- ✓Add parmesan cheese only in the final 2 minutes of cooking to prevent burning, as its low moisture content and proteins brown rapidly at 375°F+.timingFinal 2 minutes
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Prep
5
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Air fryers hit mushrooms at 400°F creating Maillard reactions impossible in sauté pans—that's why they taste meatier.
Air Fryer Mushrooms
Whip up a tasty treat in just 10 minutes with these irresistible air fryer mushrooms! Tossed in a savory blend of garlic and olive oil, these perfectly crisp bites are the ultimate umami explosion. Get ready to elevate your snacking game with this quick and delicious recipe!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 16 oz mushrooms sliced (454 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper (1.25 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan (45 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (2.5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add your sliced mushrooms to a bowl and season them with olive oil, soy sauce, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, fresh thyme, and salt and pepper.
- 2
Give it a good toss, coating all those mushrooms in those delicious flavors and cook it for five minutes in your air fryer.
- 3
Give it a good shake and cook five more additional minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Slice mushrooms to 1/4-inch thickness for optimal air circulation - thinner slices dehydrate too quickly while thicker ones cook unevenly due to their 90% water content.technique1/4-inch thickness
- ✓Pat mushrooms completely dry before seasoning because excess moisture creates steam that prevents the Maillard reaction from occurring at air fryer temperatures of 375-400°F.technique375-400°F
- ✓Use only 1-2 teaspoons of oil per pound of mushrooms - excess oil drips and smokes while too little prevents proper browning and flavor development.ingredient1-2 tsp per pound
- ✓Shake the basket at exactly 5-minute intervals to ensure even browning, as mushrooms release moisture unevenly and can stick to hot surfaces without movement.timing5-minute intervals
- ✓Add parmesan cheese only in the final 2 minutes of cooking to prevent burning, as its low moisture content and proteins brown rapidly at 375°F+.timingFinal 2 minutes