Air Fryer Fried Mushrooms
My breaded air fryer mushrooms are much lighter than deep fried, but are just as irresistibly crunchy and delicious. I make this crispy breaded mushroom recipe in only 20 minutes, and serve them warm with creamy dipping sauces as a snack, appetizer or side dish.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 64kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces button mushrooms
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F. Set out two mixing bowls. In one bowl combine the egg and olive oil. Whisk well. Then add in the mushrooms and toss to coat.
- In the second bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of cracked black pepper. Mix well.
- Once the air fryer is hot, scoop half of the mushrooms into the breadcrumbs. Toss to coat. Then lay the mushrooms in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8 to 12 minutes, gently shaking once after 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile coat the remaining mushrooms and breadcrumbs. Once the first batch is out of the air fryer, repeat with the second batch. Serve warm.
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Notes
Battered fried mushrooms taste best when freshly made. But if you do have leftovers, they'll keep well for up to a day or so in the fridge stored in an airtight container.
I recommend briefly reheating them in the air fryer to get that glorious crunch back. Alternatively, you heat them on a baking sheet for 10 minutes in a 350-degree oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 5pc | Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg