Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms
These golden brown Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms are tender, crispy and probably the best breaded mushrooms you’ll have! No exaggeration, they’re so easy to make, healthy and less messy than traditional fried mushrooms.
Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms
Breaded mushrooms are a deep fried restaurant appetizer. This recipe swaps the fryer for the air fryer, so you still get that crispy parmesan panko coating with hardly any oil. I’ve tested this with both plain breadcrumbs and panko, and with different mushroom sizes, so you know exactly what to expect before you start.
I’ve made this recipe more times than I can count. I wanted to get my craving satisfied without heating up a pot of oil, and now it’s on repeat any time we’ve got people over or a game to watch. My boys go through a whole batch before I’ve even finished plating the rest, which tells you everything you need to know.
If you want mushrooms with no coating at all, my Air Fryer Mushrooms is the one I make on busy weeknights for a quick side dish.
These are tender inside, crispy outside, and perfectly seasoned. Serve them with ranch or your favorite dip and they make a great appetizer or snack for game day or your next get together. Looking for another easy party bite? Try my Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms, or check the full Air Fryer Recipe Collection for more.
Ingredients
- Mushrooms: smaller is better here. I use cremini, but white button or baby bellas work just as well.
- Egg: helps the breadcrumbs stick. You might need a second egg depending on how many mushrooms you’re breading.
- Flour: all purpose flour soaks up extra moisture so the mushrooms don’t go soggy under the coating.
- Breadcrumbs: plain or panko, whatever you have. I usually go with plain.
- Parmesan Cheese: mixed into the breadcrumbs for extra flavor.
- Seasoning: a mix of Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
Cleaning Mushrooms
Before you get started, skip washing mushrooms under running water if you can help it. They’re porous and soak up water fast, which affects the texture.
Brush off any dirt with a soft brush or damp paper towel. If they’re really dirty, give them a quick rinse (don’t soak) and pat dry right away with a clean towel.
How to Make Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms
*Scroll below for the printable recipe card and ingredient measurements.
Prep mushrooms: Once you’ve cleaned the mushrooms, cut them in half or quarters. Trim the stems if they’re too long. You can leave the smaller mushrooms whole.
Assemble: In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper. Beat your egg in a second bowl. Put the flour in a third bowl.
Bread mushrooms: Dip each mushroom in flour, then egg, then the breadcrumb mixture. Set the breaded mushrooms on a baking sheet as you go.
Air fry: Preheat your air fryer to 390°F. Arrange the mushrooms in a single layer in the basket and spray with olive oil cooking spray. Air fry in batches for 5 minutes, flip, then cook another 3 minutes until golden brown.
*Air fryers come in different sizes and models, and you may need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Tip: Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper for easy clean up.
Serve. Pull them out while they’re hot and crispy, and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
These are great on their own, but I like to serve them with something to dip. My spicy mayo sauce, ranch, tzatziki, or a dill yogurt dip all work beautifully. Add some cut cucumbers, carrots and peppers alongside them for an easy finger food platter, or serve them as a side next to steak or chicken for a heartier meal.
Tip: Working in batches? Keep the finished mushrooms warm in a low oven, or pop everything back in the air fryer for a minute or two once the last batch is done.
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Recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 8 oz mushrooms button or cremini
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs plain or panko
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Cleaned the mushrooms with a damp cloth or paper towel. Cut them in half or quarters. If the stem is too long cut the end with a sharp knife. Leave the mushrooms whole if they're smaller.
- In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper.
- Make a breading station with mushrooms, flour and a beaten egg in their own bowls.
- Dip each mushroom in flour, then egg and in the breadcrumbs mixture. Place the breaded mushrooms in a baking sheet.
- Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees F. Place the breaded mushrooms in the air fryer basket. Spray the mushrooms with olive oil cooking spray. Working in batches, Air fry for 5 minutes. Flip the mushrooms and air fry for another 3 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Store leftover breaded mushrooms in an air tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Reheat the breaded mushrooms in the Air fryer at 390˚F for 2 to 3 minutes until warm and crispy.
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Hi there i not made these yet as my partner dont like parmesan is there an alternative i can use please as. they look delish thankyou
Hi Jill, thank you. You can leave the parmesan out and use more breadcrumbs.