Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms

I’m a huge mushroom fan – and breaded fried mushrooms are one of my favorite restaurant appetizers that I know make at home all the time!!!! With the air fryer – there’s no mess, no oil – and they’re crispy and just as delicious. This air fryer breaded mushroom recipe will hit the SPOT for you any night!

While I normally order battered mushrooms – these panko-breaded mushrooms will not disappoint! They are so crunchy on the outside and then juicy on the inside – pair them with a bowl of ranch and you will think you’re at your local sports bar instead of on your own couch!

Breaded Mushrooms Ingredients

With an air fryer – you’re blowing hot air around – so you don’t want to use a wet batter. It will blow all over and NOT be fun to clean up! So I’ve made a breading vs. a batter. Here’s what you’ll need:

• 8 oz white button mushrooms
  • you can use oyster mushrooms or baby bella mushrooms as well – but small button are my fav!
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp water
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs – I like panko vs regular bread crumbs because they’re so much crunchier!
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper

How to Air Fry Breaded Mushrooms

This breaded mushrooms recipe is so easy!!!! You’ll feel like you’re at the sports bar munching away!

• Wash and clean mushrooms and pat dry with a paper towel
  • Don’t remove the stems – they’re a good handle for eating the mushrooms!
  • Try and get small mushrooms all around the same size
• Next, set up your breading trays or small bowls:
  • Tray 1: Flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder
  • Tray 2: Eggs, 1 tbsp water – lightly beaten
  • Tray 3: Panko, salt, cayenne pepper
• Bread mushrooms through breading stations (1. flour, 2. egg mixture, 3. bread crumb mixture) and set coated mushrooms in air fryer basket at least one inch apart.
  • Use the stem like a kickstand and set on the sides of the mushrooms
  • Be sure to place mushrooms in a single layer – no stacking!
• Spritz with olive oil
• Air fry at 375 for 6 min
• Flip mushrooms and spritz with olive oil and air fry for 6 min more
• My favorite dipping sauce is most definitely jalapeno ranch dressing or sprinkle with a little parmesan cheese

What is the best way to air fry Frozen Mushrooms

My personal preference is to make from scratch – but if you’re in a hurry for a great appetizer and have a box of frozen breaded mushrooms – here’s my rule of thumb for frozen foods in the air fryer: look at package directions and do SAME TEMP – HALF THE TIME. Finger Foods Feast!