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Air Fryer Mushrooms are one of the easiest side dishes you can make! They are buttery, garlicky, and cooked to perfection in just minutes. I love making them when I need something fast, flavorful, and foolproof to serve with dinner.
“Buttery, garlicky, and done in minutes, these air fryer mushrooms are the perfect side dish to upgrade any meal.”
-Becky
These garlic butter mushrooms are delicious as a side dish, meal topper, or just as a snack. You can keep them simple with just salt, pepper, and olive oil, or make them “extra” with balsamic glaze, grated Parmesan, or fresh herbs, for more restaurant style mushrooms. No matter how you season them, they come out amazing!
These mushrooms are perfect to pair with easy dinners like this Air Fryer Chicken Breast, Air Fryer Ribeye Steak , Air Fryer Salmon. They add so much flavor when you top these juicy Air Fryer Hamburgers or this Smoked Chicken Breast too!
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Ingredients You Will Need
- Mushrooms-Use white button mushrooms, cremini mushrooms, baby Bella mushrooms, or Portobello mushrooms.
- Olive oil or melted butter- Adds richness and helps the mushrooms brown.
- Garlic- Fresh minced garlic or garlic powder both work great.
- Optional- Grated Parmesan, balsamic glaze, soy sauce, or chopped fresh herbs.
A full list of ingredients is included in the recipe card below.
Variations
- Cheesy Herb Mushrooms: Sprinkle hot mushrooms with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley just before serving.
- Balsamic Glazed Mushrooms: Drizzle with balsamic glaze after air frying for a sweet and tangy finish.
- Crispy Panko Mushrooms: Lightly coat mushrooms with panko before air frying for a little crunch.
Want to try a few other ways to make mushrooms? You have to try these Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms, or these Air Fryer Fried Mushrooms.
How to Make Mushrooms in the Air Fryer
- Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel or soft brush. Don’t soak them, just gently wipe or rinse away any dirt, and then pat dry. Slice mushrooms or leave them whole if they are small.
- Toss them in a medium bowl with olive oil or melted butter, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer for 3-5 minutes. Then transfer to the air fryer basket and arrange mushrooms in a single layer. Don’t overcrowd, so cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry mushrooms at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 5 to 7 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through.
Expert Tips
- Adjust for size: Larger mushrooms may need an extra minute or two of cook time to cook through.
- Pat mushrooms completely dry: Don’t skip this when you prep the mushrooms. Removing any excess moisture will help them brown instead of steam.
- Use room temperature mushrooms: They cook more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge.
- Avoid overcrowding: A single layer allows them to crisp and helps the butter caramelize.
Air Fryer Mushroom FAQ’s
Store leftover air-fried mushrooms in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. To reheat, pop them back in the air fryer at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 2 to 4 minutes to bring back the crisp.
For this air fryer mushrooms recipe, slice larger mushrooms so they cook evenly. If you’re using smaller varieties like button or cremini, you can leave them whole.
You can use just about any variety, including white button, cremini, baby Bella, or Portobello. Each one has a slightly different flavor and texture.
Fresh mushrooms are best for this air fryer mushrooms recipe. Canned mushrooms hold too much moisture and won’t brown or crisp as well.
Air fryer mushrooms typically cook in 5 to 7 minutes at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C), depending on their size and how crispy you want them.
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Air Fryer Mushrooms
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 16 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil , or melted butter
- 1 clove garlic, or garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Clean the mushrooms by washing in cold water. Use a paper towel or mushroom brush to wipe off any dirt off residue. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Slice whole mushrooms into even slices, and remove stems. If using whole mushrooms, try to find small mushrooms as larger mushrooms can take longer to cook.
- Place the sliced mushrooms in a medium bowl. Add the olive oil or melted butter, then add in the garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss together until well coated.
- Transfer seasoned mushrooms to air fryer basket. Spread them out in a single layer, without over crowding the basket. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry at 400 degrees F for 5-7 minutes, depending on size of mushrooms. Add a minute or two at a time if necessary. They will be golden brown and have a slightly crispy texture.
- Once done air frying, add additional seasonings to taste. You can also top them with parmesan cheese, onion powder, or other fresh herbs or seasonings.
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Notes
- Pat mushrooms completely dry: Don’t skip this when you prep the mushrooms. Removing any excess moisture will help them brown instead of steam.
- Use room temperature mushrooms: They cook more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge.
- Avoid overcrowding: A single layer allows them to crisp and helps the butter caramelize.
- Adjust for size: Larger mushrooms may need an extra minute or two of cook time to cook through.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Yummmmm the seasonings go perfectly with the mushrooms. I am a big fan of mushrooms. My hubby brought home a pound of whole mushrooms so Iโm so happy to have found this recipe!
Just an FYI: Washing mushrooms is not recommended as they are porous and soak up water like a sponge. Instead, use a paper towel to wipe off any debris.
Best mushrooms, ever! I always sautรฉed them but this is the way I cook them for now on. I could have eaten them all by myself. Thank you