These tender and juicy air fryer mushrooms deliver restaurant-quality results in just 20 minutes. As the earthy mushrooms crisp up perfectly in your air fryer, their natural flavors intensify with each golden-brown bite.
With only 53 calories per serving and packed with nutrients, they make an irresistible healthy side dish or meat-free appetizer that’s sure to impress. Best of all, this foolproof recipe requires minimal prep work, letting your air fryer do all the heavy lifting for consistently delicious results every time.
Ingredients Mushroom Magic: Air Fryer Recipe
- Portobello Mushrooms: 4 large, fresh caps for meaty texture
- Coconut Aminos: 1 tablespoon for savory umami flavor
- Oil: 1 tablespoon for enhanced crispiness
- Garlic Salt: A pinch for seasoning perfection
Perfect Air-Fried Steps
- Prep Your Mushrooms: Gently clean under running water, ensuring all dirt is removed from caps
- Season with Love: Place in bowl, add coconut aminos, oil, and garlic salt – give a gentle swirl to coat evenly
- Position for Success: Arrange mushrooms top-side down in air fryer basket to keep them juicy
- Time to Air Fry: Set to 350°F (180°C) and cook for 9-11 minutes
- The Final Touch: Flip mushrooms during last 2 minutes for even cooking
- Serve with Style: Slice into attractive portions and serve while warm
Quick Notes
- Total Time: 20 minutes (10 prep + 10 cook)
- Nutritional Highlight: Only 53 calories per serving with 4g carbs
Cooking Techniques
The air fryer makes these mushrooms turn out perfectly juicy on the inside and nicely browned on the outside! The trick is placing them top-side down at first – this helps keep all those tasty juices inside where they belong. If you’re new to air frying, don’t worry about timing too much. Just keep an eye on them around the 9-minute mark, and you’ll start to see when they’re ready to flip.
Variations and Substitutions
No coconut aminos? Regular soy sauce works great too! For the oil, any kind you like will do just fine – olive oil, avocado oil, or even melted butter. Want to spice things up? Try adding Italian seasoning, fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary, or a splash of balsamic vinegar before cooking. If you can’t find portobello mushrooms, this recipe works well with large cremini mushrooms too.
Serving Suggestions
These tasty mushrooms make an amazing side dish for steak or grilled chicken. You can also slice them up and add them to salads, sandwiches, or grain bowls. Want a vegetarian main dish? Pop these on a bun with some melted cheese and your favorite toppings for a really satisfying mushroom burger! They’re also super yummy served over creamy polenta or mashed potatoes.
Storage Tips
If you have any leftover cooked mushrooms, let them cool down completely before storing them in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay good for about 3-4 days. To warm them up, just pop them back in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350°F. The microwave works too, but the air fryer helps keep their nice texture better!
Air Fryer Mushrooms
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 large portobello mushrooms
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 pinch garlic salt
Instructions
- Clean mushrooms under slowly running water. Gently rub to remove dirt from mushroom caps.
- Put mushrooms in a bowl. Add coconut aminos, oil, and garlic salt.
- Gently move bowl from side to side to help coat the mushrooms.
- Add mushrooms to air fryer basket top side down to help retain moisture during cooking.
- Cook mushrooms at 350°F or 180°C for 9 to 11 minutes. Flip over with about 2 minutes left in cook time.
- Slice and serve. Enjoy!
