These air fryer breaded mushroom are delightfully crunchy outside and succulent inside.
These fried mushroom are just perfect and need no added oil. Perfect appetizer.
Don’t know about you guys, but I am a huge fan of mushrooms.
I love making these simple garlic mushroom in my air fryer.
You may like Crunchy Oyster Mushrooms in air fryer, Airfryer French Fries, Crispy Air fryer Roasted Broccoli Recipe and Easy Potato and Plantain Patties.
How to Make the Perfect Breaded Mushrooms in Air fryer?
1. Cutting mushrooms in halves or quarters help them cook faster and also retain more flavor due to more breading.
2. Adding cheese is a great way to add flavor to the breading. In case you are vegan, use vegan cheese, it works well.
3. To add more crunch to your breading, you can use Panko breadcrumbs and also some finely crushed cornflakes.
4. Choose good quality mushroom. Do not wash them or they retain a lot of water. Brush off the dirt and then wipe with a damp cloth.
Variations:
1. This recipe is naturally vegetarian. You can make it vegan by using plant based yogurt and cheese.
2. Use Panko for a crunchy outer crust.
3. I use white or button mushroom but you can try this recipe with diced portobello or oyster mushroom as well.
Stepwise Pictures
Take together 1 cup breadcrumbs, ½ cup grated cheese or vegan cheese, 1 tsp. cayenne (or paprika), 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, ¼ tsp. turmeric powder and salt.
You can use panko bread crumbs here too.
Mix well in a shallow plate.
Clean the button mushrooms with a damp cloth. Cut into quarters, halves or leave them whole.
Take ½ cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt in a shallow bowl and whisk it well.
If you eat eggs, you can use 2 beaten eggs in place of yogurt.
Coat all the cut mushrooms with the yogurt well.
Take the coated mushrooms and dip them in the breadcrumbs mix. Press down on the mushrooms so that the breading adheres well.
Preheat air fryer at 390 F or 200 C for 4 minutes.
Place a parchment paper inside the basket. Lay the breaded mushroom so that they are separated by some space.
Lightly spray with olive oil.
Air fry at 200 C for 4-5 minutes till golden brown and done. Air frying time is about 8-10 minutes if you left the mushrooms whole.
The time can vary slightly depending upon the model of your air fryer as well as the size of the mushrooms too.
Your delicious crispy air fried mushrooms are ready to eat.
The mushrooms will be very hot so wait for them to cool down a bit before eating.
Serve hot with ketchup, spicy mayo or a dip of your choice.
Here’s the recipe card:
📖 Recipe Card
Breaded Mushrooms in Air fryer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz. mushrooms or about 200 gm.
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt try cashew or soy yogurt or use 2 beaten eggs
Breading
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated cheese or vegan cheese
- 1 tsp. cayenne or paprika
- 1 tsp. pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp. turmeric powder
- 1 tsp. olive oil to spray
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Instructions
- Remove the dirt and wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp cloth. Quarter them. Choose fresh mushrooms.
- Beat Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt and spread on a plate. Coat the cut mushrooms in the yogurt to cover well. This helps with helping the outer coating adhere to the mushrooms.
- Mix together breadcrumbs, grated cheese or vegan cheese, cayenne or paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and turmeric powder in a shallow plate.
- I needed to do mine in 2 batches. I used parchment paper for easier cleanup. Do not use parchment paper while preheating. Always use it with food on top.
- Now dunk the yogurt dipped mushrooms in the breading mix. Use your hands to press down the breading so that it sticks to the mushrooms.
- Preheat air fryer at 390 F or 200 C for 4 minutes.
- Lay the prepared breaded mushrooms on the parchment paper in air fryer basket. Spray olive oil on top. Air fry at 200 C for 4-5 minutes till golden brown and done.
- You will need to air fryer at 390F for 8-10 minutes if using whole mushrooms.
- The time may vary depending upon the size of your mushrooms and the model of your air fryer. I use Philips air fryer.
- The mushrooms will be very hot so wait for them to cool down a bit before eating.
- Serve hot with ketchup, spicy mayo or a dip of your choice.
Notes
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Mairead says
Thank you for these clear and easy step-by-step photo instructions. I love to use Panko breadcrumbs for crispy coatings, and the air fryer is a perfect way to cook these delicious mushrooms. Thank you for a wonderful recipe.
Rachna says
Glad you found the instructions useful and liked the recipe.
hmw says
My honey loves mushrooms and I know he'll totally go nuts over the recipe - plus, it's far healthier than what we might find at a restaurant. thank you!
Rachna says
Happy to hear that. Hope he enjoys them.
Pam Greer says
I love fried mushrooms but hate that they can be greasy! These are perfect!
Rachna says
Same here Pam. I had stopped having them because of so much oil.
Dannii says
Breaded mushrooms is always my go-to starter when at a restaurant. I will have to try this air fryer version.
Rachna says
Same with me. But with air fryer so much better.
Beth says
These mushrooms looks absolutely delicious and crispy. Excited to make these tonight. My hubby and daughter are going to be all over these mushrooms. Can't wait to see how they will turn out!
Rachna says
So happy to hear that Beth. I hope they enjoy it.
tikka says
would this would with sour cream instead greek yogurt?
Rachna says
Yes sour cream would work.
Susan says
I don't know what 200c is, we go by degrees like 200 or 300 degrees, could you clarify please.
Rachna says
200C is 200 degrees Celsius. Temp is measure in Fahrenheit F or Celsius C. In US it is degrees F, whereas, in UK, India, Australia, we use degrees C. Hope it is clear now.
WENDY FLEMING says
Please let me know if I can cook these in the oven as I don't own an air fryer.
Thanks
Rachna says
Yes you can cook them in the oven. You will take about double the time. Keep checking.