Air Fryer Crispy Breaded Mushrooms
These Crispy Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms are crunchy on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside. They are so snackable, you won’t be able to stop eating until they’re gone.
One of my favorite breaded snacks is mushrooms. I used to order them whenever I saw them on a fast food menu. It was somewhat of a rarity to find them, though. Now I can make them at home any time I want with this recipe and my trusty air fryer.
Why You’ll Love It
- Using the air fryer results in perfectly crispy breaded mushrooms without the need for excessive oil or deep frying.
- The air fryer makes cooking breaded mushrooms a breeze. Simply coat the mushrooms in your favorite breading mixture, place them in the air fryer basket, and let it do the work.
- Say goodbye to greasy store-bought breaded mushrooms and hello to a lighter, healthier, homemade alternative that doesn’t sacrifice on texture.
Helpful Tips
- Choose mushrooms of a similar size, this will ensure the mushrooms cook evenly.
- Use fine breadcrumbs. Panko is too large of pieces to make for good breading on mushrooms. It’s best to use finely ground breadcrumbs. If you only have Panko, put it in the food processor for a minute to break it down.
- You can use whatever cooking oil spray you like, but it needs to be a fine mist so it coats the mushrooms evenly without ruining the breading.
- It’s best to space these out in the air fryer and not over lap them. They will cook better with space in between.
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Air Fryer Crispy Mushrooms
These Crispy Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms are crunchy on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside. They are so snackable, you won't be able to stop eating until they're gone.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces baby mushrooms
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Clean the mushrooms and remove any long stems.
- Make 3 dipping stations: a plate for flour, salt and pepper, a bowl for the egg and milk (whisked together), and a bowl for the breadcrumbs.
- First coat the mushrooms in the flour. Then dip them in the egg mixture, shaking off any excess. Then roll them in the breadcrumbs. Complete the breading process for all the mushrooms.
- Set the mushrooms in the air fryer basket, spaced out a bit. Spray evenly with oil. Air Fry at 400° F(200° C) for10-12 minutes, depending on your preferred level of crispiness, carefully shaking the basket at the halfway point.
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 415mgPotassium: 331mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 85IUCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg
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Breaded mushrooms are a favourite here and I’ve just bought an air fryer! Definitely making this weekend!
I love anything with mushrooms and these breaded ones look delicious.
I could snack on these every day. They look crispy and delicious! I will be making them in my air fryer! Much easier.
More of a Question? then comment … what do you mean dry rub? Wh a t do you use?
I use a mixture of paprika, garlic salt, and oregano in my dry rub. You can use any type of seasoning or spices you want.
These were SO good! I could have eaten them all. But I shared 😉
These are my favorite bar snack and I’m so excited that I can make these at home AND in my air fryer!
Thank you for such good recipe
I’m cooking for a large group. Can I make a big batch of these mushrooms in one go or should I cook them in batches?
I think its best to cook them in batches. You want there to be enough room in the basket for air to circulate around each mushroom. This helps the mushrooms cook consistently and get crispy.
Do you need to preheat the air fryer before cooking the mushrooms?
Whether to preheat or not is up to you. We rarely do.
A healthier alternative to traditional fried mushrooms and tastes just as delicious!
I love that this recipe uses minimal oil, but still produces crispy mushrooms.
That is the great thing about the air fryer and why we love it so much.
I’m always looking for new recipes to try in my air fryer, and this one did not disappoint.
Thanks for sharing the good recipe. I would like to try it.