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Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms Recipe

Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms

Wholesome Cove
These golden, crispy mushrooms have a perfectly seasoned coating that stays crunchy on the outside while the mushrooms remain tender and juicy inside. They're ridiculously easy to make and disappear within minutes at every gathering I've hosted.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer - 4-quart or larger model
  • Three shallow bowls or pie plates - For breading station
  • Paper towels
  • Tongs
  • Wire cooling rack - Optional, for keeping batches warm
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Kitchen timer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound button mushrooms or baby bella mushrooms - 450g, firm and fresh
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour - 125g
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk - 30ml
  • 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs - 180g
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese - 50g
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder - 3g
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder - 3g
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning - 2g
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt - 3g
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper - 0.5g
  • 0.25 teaspoon paprika - 0.5g
  • cooking spray or olive oil spray

Instructions
 

  • Clean mushrooms by wiping with a damp paper towel, remove stems, and pat completely dry.
  • Set up three bowls: flour in first, whisked eggs with milk in second, panko with Parmesan and seasonings in third.
  • Coat mushrooms in flour, then egg mixture, then breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
  • Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-4 minutes and spray basket with cooking spray.
  • Arrange breaded mushrooms in a single layer without overcrowding, spray tops lightly with oil.
  • Cook at 375°F for 6 minutes, flip, spray other side, and cook 5-6 more minutes until golden brown.
  • Transfer cooked mushrooms to a wire rack and repeat with remaining batches, serving immediately.

Notes

  • Choose firm, fresh mushrooms similar in size for even cooking. Never wash mushrooms under running water - wipe with a damp towel instead.
  • Use one hand for dry ingredients and one for wet to prevent clumpy fingers during breading.
  • Preheating the air fryer is essential for achieving crispy coating - don't skip this step.
  • Avoid overcrowding the basket; cook in 2-3 batches if needed for proper air circulation.
  • The light spray of oil before cooking is crucial for achieving golden, crunchy results.
  • For larger mushrooms, add 2-3 minutes cooking time; smaller mushrooms may be done sooner.
  • Serve immediately for best texture - they lose crispiness within 30 minutes of cooking.
  • To make ahead: bread mushrooms up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate uncooked, or freeze breaded uncooked mushrooms for up to 2 months.
  • For reheating leftovers, use the air fryer at 350°F for 4-5 minutes - never microwave.
  • Great with dipping sauces: ranch, marinara, garlic aioli, sriracha mayo, or honey mustard.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 9gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 8mg
Keyword air fryer mushrooms, breaded mushrooms, crispy mushrooms
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