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Packed with flavor and incredibly delicious, these Air Fryer stuffed mushrooms are a delicious appetizer for parties or game day gatherings.
Just like my Air Fryer sausage rolls, these barely take any time or effort to put together, and are sure to be an absolute crowd pleaser. Plus, you can customize the fillings to your liking too!
I love hosting game day parties and holiday get-togethers, so of course- I keep experimenting with different appetizer and snack recipes whenever I can.
My classic Air Fryer chicken wings are almost always on the menu, and my Air Fryer pizza egg rolls and Air Fryer loaded tater tots have received so much love. This time, I wanted to try something for my vegetarian friends, and mushrooms seemed like the perfect idea!
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✨ Flavor: Salty, savory and cheesy.
⏱️ Prep time: 5 minutes.
🔥 Cook time: 7 minutes.
⏲️ Total time: 12 minutes.
👥 Servings: 4 servings.
🥄 Tools: Air Fryer, mixing bowl and a spoon.
❄️ Freezer friendly: No.
👩🏻🍳 Tip: If your stuffed mushrooms aren’t sitting straight in the Air Fryer basket, you can arrange them in a silicone liner or a small baking pan to keep them from falling sideways.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These Air Fryer mushrooms are low-carb, gluten-free and perfect for entertaining.
- They come together in under 15 minutes- just like my Air Fryer stuffed mini peppers, and are perfect to quickly whip up.
- They have an incredible texture and are sure to be a total crowd pleaser- just like my Air Fryer onion rings.
Recipe Ingredients
- Mushrooms: I like to use white mushrooms or small Portobello mushrooms for tis recipe. If you’re using large ones, you’ll probably need about 4-6 mushrooms.
- Cheese: Cream cheese (like Philadelphia’s) is best for the stuffing. You’ll also need some shredded Cheddar cheese or Mozzarella cheese for the topping.
- Bacon: I like to use some of my crispy Air Fryer candied bacon here. You can also use Air Fryer turkey bacon or ground cooked sausage if you want to.
- Seasonings: I kept it simple and used some garlic powder, salt and pepper. You can experiment and try different seasonings of your choice.
See recipe card for quantities.
Variations
- For extra protein, you can add chopped crab meat or cooked ground meat (like my Air Fryer ground beef) of your choice into the filling, along with some sundried tomatoes.
- If you want to keep the dish light, use low-fat cream cheese and low-fat mozzarella, and pick veggies for the filling.
- For a smoky flavor, you can also use Air Fryer roasted garlic instead of garlic powder.
How to Make Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms
Start by cleaning the mushrooms using cold water and removing any loose dirt. Then, dry the mushrooms with a damp paper towel or damp cloth and remove the tops from the stems and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese with the crumbled bacon, shredded cheese and seasonings.
- Stir together until the mixture is uniform and creamy.
- Use a spoon to scoop the cream cheese stuffing into mushroom caps, filling the mushroom cavity. Lightly grease the basket with cooking spray and then gently arrange the stuffed mushrooms in a single layer.
- Air fry the mushrooms at 400 F for 5-7 minutes, until the tops of the mushrooms are golden brown.
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
These Air Fryer stuffed mushroom can be served as an appetizer for any holiday get-together. You can pair them with some other classics like Air Fryer fried pickles, spicy Air Fryer jalapeno poppers and some Air Fryer garlic knots.
They can also be a wonderful side to go with almost any of your mains. I like teaming them up with another veggie like Air Fryer cauliflower steak, Air Fryer baked potato, my favorite Air Fryer frozen green beans, or Air Fryer tomatoes.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Don’t overcrowd the Air Fryer basket with too many mushrooms. Leave space between the mushrooms to allow the hot air to crisp them up nicely.
- If you’re air frying for the first time, it is best to check them at the 5 minute mark to see if they are done. If not, you can cook for another 2 minutes.
- Don’t toss the mushroom tops. You can sauté them and use them as a topping for your Air Fryer steak or Air Fryer salmon dinner.
- I prefer the white button mushrooms, Portobello mushrooms, or baby Bella mushrooms when I want to serve them as bite size appetizers. If you’re planning on serving these as a side, it makes sense to use larger mushrooms.
- When cleaning the mushrooms, avoid soaking them as they can become soggy.
- Sometimes, I like to use my leftover Air Fryer spinach artichoke dip or the filling from my Air Fryer BBQ chicken pizza rolls to stuff the mushrooms.
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Recipe FAQs
You can store the leftover mushrooms in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, you can air fry them at 400 F for 2-4 minutes, until the center is warm.
Although most mushrooms are cleaned and packaged, I still rinse them before using them. Mushrooms should be gently brushed under cool water, to remove any dirt and then dried right away.
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Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 8 ounces mushrooms, stems removed
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 strips bacon, or turkey, crumbled
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Clean mushrooms using cold water and remove any loose dirt. Then, dry mushrooms with a damp paper towel or damp cloth, and remove the tops of mushrooms from the stems and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with the crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic. Stir together until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
- Use a spoon to scoop the cream cheese stuffing into mushroom caps, filling the mushroom cavity.
- Once all of the mushrooms are filled, lightly spray basket with cooking spray (olive oil spray) or brush the basket with oil, and then gently place the stuffed mushrooms into the air fryer basket in a single layer, without stacking or overlapping.
- Air Fry the mushrooms at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, until the tops of the mushrooms are golden brown.
Optional:
- Garnish with shredded parmesan cheese, chopped onions, or parsley flakes.
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Notes
- If your Air Fryer has racks, lightly spray the baking tray before you cook mushrooms.
- Check the basket at the 5 minute mark and continue cooking for 2 more minutes if the mushrooms haven’t browned enough.
- Store the leftover mushrooms in an airtight container. You can keep them refrigerated for 3-5 days.
- You can experiment with fillings. For extra protein, you can add chopped real crab meat, cooked ground meat, and any types of cheeses or sauces you want to mix in.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
You mention 400c in the recipe. Not many people use F any more. I am assuming its 200c, is that right?
Love this so Goodwood!