Air Fryer Mushrooms

These air fryer mushrooms are juicy and buttery and make the perfect side dish. Ready in under 10 minutes.

Want more air fryer recipes? Try my air fryer chicken parmesan, air fryer French fries, air fryer coconut shrimp, and air fryer hamburgers next.

I am the biggest mushroom lover, but even still, I need to change up my cooking methods to keep things interesting. My air fryer mushroom recipe is a weekly staple and pairs with anything!

Table of Contents

1. Why I love this recipe
2. Ingredients needed
3. How to make air fryer mushrooms
4. Arman’s recipe tips
5. Storage instructions
6. Serving suggestions
7. Air Fryer Mushrooms (Recipe Card)

Why I love this recipe

• Quick. This recipe takes no longer than 10 minutes to prepare.
• Healthy. Mushrooms are a nutrient powerhouse! It is packed with fiber, protein, and zero saturated fat. They are also low in calories and carbohydrates (source).
• Simple Ingredients. Mushrooms just need a few flavor boosters to make them shine.
• So versatile. They are great to serve as a side dish, stuffed in burgers, or on top of a pizza.

Ingredients needed

• Mushrooms. White button mushrooms are the best for air frying. They are readily available and offer that signature earthy taste with a tender texture. You can also use portobello or cremini mushrooms, but take note—you’ll need to increase the cooking time by an extra two minutes to compensate for the extra moisture.
• Garlic. Freshly minced, NOT the dried kind.
• Olive oil and butter. A combination of both fats makes the mushroom tender while also adding a rich flavor.
• Soy sauce. Adds a fabulous umami flavor, especially in combination with the butter.
• Kosher salt and black pepper. To taste. 
• Parsley. To serve.

How to make air fryer mushrooms

I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Step 1: season. In a bowl, toss everything together until combined.

Step 2- Air fry. Add the mushrooms to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry the mushrooms for 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway through. 

Step 3- Garnish with some chopped parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and serve.

Arman’s recipe tips

• Add more oil if needed. You want the mushrooms to all be coated in some fat so they caramelize and sizzle up nicely.
• Cook in batches if needed so the mushrooms cook evenly and completely. Also, no soggy mushrooms!
• Use other seasonings. Like oregano, fresh thyme, or chili flakes.
• Use flavored butter. Garlic butter, chili butter, or even some truffle butter transform this dish into something extravagant.
• For crispier mushrooms, sprinkle some panko bread crumbs before cooking.

Storage instructions

To store. Leftover air fried mushrooms can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

To freeze. Place the cooked and cooled mushrooms in a shallow container and store them in the freezer for up to one month. 

Serving suggestions

• Stuffed chicken breast
• New York steak
• Sockeye salmon
• Baked halibut
• Boneless beef short ribs
• Sirloin tip roast

Originally published December 2022, updated and republished May 2024