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These air fryer mushrooms are ready in less than fifteen minutes and are so easy to prepare! Made with cremini or baby bella mushrooms, they\u2019re simple, savory, and versatile. You have the option to give them additional seasoning with herbs or balsamic vinegar, and you can add them to many types of dishes.<\/p>\n

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One of the beauties of having an air fryer is the ability to cook vegetables in less time than roasting or saut\u00e9ing. <\/p>\n

These quick air fryer mushrooms have become one of my favorite vegetables to prepare at a moment\u2019s notice or when I\u2019m in a rush to get dinner ready.<\/p>\n

I love mushrooms, in all of their umami-packed, savory, ultra-nutritious goodness. For a long time I prepared them almost exclusively by saut\u00e9ing. Then I switched over to sheet pan roasting. <\/p>\n

There\u2019s a time and a place for both of those methods. And there\u2019s a time and a place for shortcuts.<\/p>\n

I can\u2019t think of an easier way to prepare mushrooms flavorfully. If you have an air fryer and a taste for funghi, then I recommend it highly!<\/p>\n

A savory and nutrient-dense topping<\/h2>\n

Like many plant-based eaters, I make a lot of recipes that include mushrooms<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Mushrooms are hearty and firm; they also have naturally occurring glutamate, the amino acid that\u2019s associated with umami, or savoriness. <\/p>\n

For all of these reasons, mushrooms are often described as being \u201cmeaty.\u201d Whether you see it that way or not, they\u2019re a great ingredient for crafting satisfying, plant-based meals. <\/p>\n

Mushrooms find their way into my cozy vegan mushroom bourguignon<\/a>, creamy vegan mushroom pasta<\/a>, and my savory mushroom farro<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When they\u2019re not playing a starring role in a recipe, mushrooms can also be an easy, savory \u201cadd-on\u201d for something else. <\/p>\n

What I mean by that is that you can use them as a topping or an instant means of adding more texture, more savoriness, or more heft to a dish that\u2019s otherwise simple.<\/p>\n

I like piling my air fryer mushrooms onto think spaghetti marinara, avocado or hummus<\/a> toast, or a butter side lettuce salad<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And what a nourishing add-on they are: mushrooms are rich in B Vitamins, fiber, potassium, and Vitamin D2. They\u2019re superfoods in the sense of the word that I stand by: nutrient-dense, versatile, and delicious.<\/p>\n

What type of mushrooms should I use?<\/h2>\n

When I make air fryer mushrooms, I usually use halved cremini or baby bella mushrooms. These are two of my favorite varieties. <\/p>\n

However, they\u2019re quite similar in shape to humble white button mushrooms. And you can certainly use button mushrooms in the recipe instead. <\/p>\n

You can also use halved shiitake mushroom caps\u2014they work nicely in the air fryer! If you use them, you may need only 10 minutes of air frying time.<\/p>\n

Air fryer tricks of the trade<\/h2>\n

My air fryer recipes<\/a> are written for a four-liter capacity, basket-style air fryer. You can of course convert it to fit a toaster oven style air fryer, if that\u2019s what you have. <\/p>\n

And if you also have a basket-style air fryer, but with a larger or smaller capacity than mine, you can scale the recipe up or cut the amounts in half to make it work. <\/p>\n

When I make veggies in my air fryer, including these air fryer mushrooms or my cubed air fryer sweet potatoes, I follow a few rules of thumb. <\/p>\n

First, I always stop to shake the basket of my air fryer once halfway through the cook time. This helps to avoid any vegetables sticking or uneven cooking. <\/p>\n

I also try to avoid over-crowding my appliance. Four liters sounds roomy, and for a solo-dweller it works well. But it\u2019s not a ton of capacity, and if I pile in too many vegetables, they\u2019ll lose some of their crispiness. (They may also take longer to cook.)<\/p>\n

Seasoning options<\/h2>\n

Most of the time, I keep my air fryer mushrooms super simple: olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. <\/p>\n

If I\u2019m in the mood for variation, the two seasoning additions that I turn to are usually balsamic vinegar or fresh herbs, such as thyme, oregano, or rosemary. I\u2019ve included both options in the recipe card.<\/p>\n

Other seasonings that I\u2019ve added to the mushrooms before<\/em> they get air fried:<\/p>\n