Air Fryer Mushrooms
Mushrooms halved and cooked in the air fryer with tamari, garlic and smoked paprika until dark and chewy at the edges. Four servings in 17 minutes.
How to Cook Air Fryer Mushrooms
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Heat the air fryer to 190°C / 375°F. Toss the mushrooms with the oil, tamari, garlic powder, paprika and pepper in a bowl.
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Cook the mushrooms in a single layer in the basket for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking twice, until dark brown and chewy at the edges.
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Scatter with the parsley and serve hot.
What Can Go Wrong
- Cut the mushrooms to a similar size so they brown evenly.
- If the basket is crowded, cook the mushrooms in two batches.
- Use tamari labelled gluten free if you need the dish to be gluten free.
Good to Know About Air Fryer Mushrooms
They are roasted mushrooms in a hurry: the same deep, savoury browning in a fraction of the time, with a chewier edge from the fan. Tamari gives the colour and the umami, and a little smoked paprika adds a hint of the grill. It is hard to beat for speed.
Mushrooms are mostly water. Halve them and give them space, so the air can carry the moisture away. Season with tamari, not salt: tamari is gluten free and adds the savoury depth that mushrooms love. Shake the basket twice, because the mushrooms at the edge brown first, and expect them to shrink by half.
Serve with steak, chicken or eggs, spoon over toast or fold into omelets. The mushrooms keep for 3 days and re-crisp in the air fryer. Wipe them, do not wash them. Mushrooms absorb water like sponges. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens them. Pile them on toast for a quick lunch.
What to Serve It With
Grilled steak · Eggs · A slice of wholegrain toast
Storing Leftovers
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Re-crisp in the air fryer.
Common Questions
How long does Air Fryer Mushrooms take to make?
About 17 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Air Fryer Mushrooms?
Cut the mushrooms to a similar size so they brown evenly. If the basket is crowded, cook the mushrooms in two batches. Use tamari labelled gluten free if you need the dish to be gluten free.
What should I serve with Air Fryer Mushrooms?
Grilled steak; Eggs; A slice of wholegrain toast.
How should Air Fryer Mushrooms be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Re-crisp in the air fryer.
Is Air Fryer Mushrooms suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, weight-loss friendly, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Air Fryer Mushrooms?
About 68 kcal per serving, with 4 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate and 4 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Air Fryer Mushrooms Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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