Air Fryer Mushrooms (Breaded)

Air Fryer Mushrooms Recipe – It’s easy to air fry irresistibly crunchy and delicious breaded mushrooms in only 20 minutes! Serve with dipping sauces for the perfect party snack or side dish.

Why We Love this Mushroom Recipe

If you are a fan of deep-fried breaded mushrooms, this lighter leaner Air Fryer Mushrooms recipe is for you!

Crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside, these little beauties are fabulous on their own. Or serve them with marinara, ranch, Caesar dressing, or any dipping sauce you like. Either way, they are indescribably delicious and could not be easier to make from scratch.

Tender button mushrooms are dunked in an egg and olive oil wash, then coated with a simple breadcrumb and spice mixture. Air fry for only about 10 minutes until golden brown, and serve hot as a snack or party appetizer that’s sure to please!

Ingredients You Need

• Mushrooms – buttons are best
• Egg – as a binder for the breading
• Olive oil – or other high-heat oil you like, such as avocado or canola oil
• Breadcrumbs – plain, or gluten-free
• Spices – garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper

How to Make Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms

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.

Then lay the mushrooms in a single layer in the air fryer basket. For super crispy mushrooms be sure that they do not touch!

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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.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy air-fried mushrooms warm with your favorite dipping sauces. We love to pair the hot, crunchy ‘shrooms with warm marinara, or any of these cool and creamy sauces:

• Lemon Garlic Aioli
• Southern Comeback Sauce
• Remoulade

Or serve alongside a ramekin of Ranch, Caesar, or Blue Cheese Dressing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are air fryer mushrooms healthy?

In fact, these pop-able snacks are on the healthier side. Egg and a bit of olive oil are the only binders here, and this air fryer mushrooms recipe does not need any extra spray oil. Hooray!

Do you have to cook mushrooms before frying?

Nope! Dredge the raw mushrooms in the egg mixture and breadcrumbs, then let the air fryer do all of the cooking.

How do you get breading to stick in an air fryer?

The initial egg and oil coating is necessary for a thick, crispy breading that sticks to the mushrooms.

Can you save fried mushrooms?

They taste best when freshly made. However, breaded and fried mushrooms will keep well for up to a day or so. Transfer to an airtight container and keep in the fridge.

What is the best way to reheat breaded fried mushrooms?

I highly recommend that you briefly reheat 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.

Looking for More Fantastic (and Easy) Snack Recipes? Be Sure to Also Try:

• Air Fryer Okra (Fries and Breaded)
• The Best Air Fryer Tater Tots
• Corn Nuggets (Fritters)
• Halloumi Fries (Air Fryer or Baked)
• Crispy Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli

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Air Fryer Mushrooms (Breaded)

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 16 minutes minutes

Total Time: 21 minutes minutes

Air fry irresistibly crunchy and delicious breaded mushrooms in only 20 minutes with this easy recipe! Serve with your favorite dipping sauces for the perfect party snack or side dish.

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

US Customary – Metric

• 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

Serve as-is or with dipping sauce on the side! Consider marinara, blue cheese, ranch dressing, or marinara.

They taste best when freshly made. However, breaded and fried mushrooms will keep well for up to a day or so. Transfer to an airtight container and keep in the fridge.

I highly recommend that you briefly reheat 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

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American, Southern

Author: Sommer Collier

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