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If you’re a mushroom lover you will really enjoy this easy air fryer mushrooms recipe with garlic. Overall, it’s a quick and easy way to cook air fried mushrooms in the air fryer without a lot of fuss. The clean up is easy and after just a few minutes of cooking, these air fried mushrooms come out perfect. The garlic flavors really highlight the earthy flavors of the mushrooms.

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Easy Air Fryer Mushrooms Recipe

Garlic mushrooms are a great way to get mushroom haters into mushroom lovers. They’re the perfect side dish to any dinner, especially with a fantastic steak. In other words, we’re obsessed with air fried mushrooms and literally can make a dinner out of a big bowl of mushrooms!

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How to Cook Mushrooms in Air Fryer

  • Choose whatever fresh mushrooms you like. Most people tend to use button mushrooms, cremini mushrooms, portabella mushrooms, or oyster mushrooms. Cut them into bite sized pieces, usually halves or quarters. For larger mushrooms like portabellas, you might need to cut them up more.
  • Lightly oil the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add mushrooms to air fryer basket.
  • Air fry then shake and toss half way through cooking time.
  • Finish air frying after shaking and enjoy the garlic mushrooms!

Can You Use Canned Mushrooms?

No. We don’t recommend air frying canned mushrooms for this recipe instead of fresh mushrooms. The canned mushrooms have too much liquid are already softened, so they will come out mushy when cooked in this recipe.

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Air Fryer Garlic Mushrooms

Yield: 2 Servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 25 minutes mins

See Notes below for additional Air Fryer cooking tips.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. (227 g) mushrooms , washed and dried
  • 1-2 Tablespoons (15-30 ml) olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire or soy sauce
  • Kosher salt , to taste
  • black pepper , to taste
  • lemon wedges (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) chopped parsley

Equipment

Instructions

Notes

  • Recipes were cooked in 3-4 qt air fryers. If using a larger air fryer, the recipe might cook quicker so adjust cooking time.
  • If doubling the recipe and cooking in multiple batches, the first batch will take longer to cook if Air Fryer is not already pre-heated. Recipe timing is written based on not preheating the Air Fryer.
  • Remember to set a timer to shake/flip/toss the food as directed in recipe.

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Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 92kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 36mg, Potassium: 384mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 170IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Iron: 0.8mg

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Air Fryer

Calories: 92

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This recipe was originally published in 2018 and re-published in 2019 with updated video!

What are the Best Air Fryers?

Here’s our extensive write up on Air Fryer World’s Best Air Fryer Guide. There’s so many on the market now. You just need to research and find the ones that fits your needs, capacity and style. We group the basket style air fryers into 2 main size groups: 3-4 qt. range & the 5-6 qt. range. There’s oven style and basket style. With so many to choose from, we highlight the ones that are most popular for small to medium sized families. Here’s our favorites:

Good Mid-Sized Air Fryers

“That’s a stylish Air Fryer” was said as we unboxed the Cosori. Beyond being stylish, it has cooked great. The basket is not as tall and wider than most in its size group, which is perfect. You’ll have a lot better results in an air fryer with single layered, spread out foods, then with ones piled high and thick.
The non-stick basket style(non-wire base)& smoothness of the basket tray is also great for clean up.

Has a great ceramic coated basket, one of the longest lasting we’ve used. Super powerful fan that will often cook recipes even faster than other air fryers. We initially returned our first one because we thought we wouldn’t like the basket style. After reconsidering, we bought another and are super glad we did. We love it’s basket and just a platform insert. One less bulky thing to wash. This is a great air fryer.

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Simple functional panel. Solid basket design that is less likely to come unscrewed or break like other designs frequently do after a few months of repeated use. Great price for the size. They have several color options for the design-minded user.

Good Larger Air Fryers

This is quickly becoming one of our favorite larger basket style air fryers. Great basket size, good controls, cooks nice. Clean up is great. It has become one of our kitchen favorites.

Most of us are familiar with the Instant Pot Brand of pressure cookers. They now makeair fryersand it has become a regular in our kitchen. TheVortex plus 9-in-1is beyond the conventional air fryer. The “plus” boasts features beyond the hot circulating air: Broil, Bake, Dehydrate, Rotisserie, Roast and Re-heat.

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12 Cooking modes. Connects to your smartphone & has Alexa or Google Assistant integration for voice control. 32 quarts. Large enough it actually has a rotisserie too.

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    28 Comments on “Air Fryer Garlic Mushrooms”

  1. Helen Reply

    Air Fryer Mushrooms Recipe with Garlic and Lemon | Best Recipe Box (19)
    These came out soooooo good! I followed your instruction thoroughly and my mushrooms came out to perfection.

  2. Tori Reply

    Air Fryer Mushrooms Recipe with Garlic and Lemon | Best Recipe Box (20)
    Cooking mushrooms on an air fryer is such a great way to get my kids to eat them. The mushrooms come out tasting AMAZING.

    • Best Recipe Box Reply

      Wow you’re kids are enjoying mushrooms! Air fryers rock. 🙂

  3. Roy Reply

    Air Fryer Mushrooms Recipe with Garlic and Lemon | Best Recipe Box (21)
    Calling all mushroom lovers out there! You guys really need to try this out! It’s so good!

  4. Lorelei Reply

    Air Fryer Mushrooms Recipe with Garlic and Lemon | Best Recipe Box (22)
    Oh my, these were the best mushrooms I have ever had. I’m a little funny about mushrooms, I like them but in small doses. I couldn’t stop eating these. So simple yet so good.

  5. Bruce Reply

    Air Fryer Mushrooms Recipe with Garlic and Lemon | Best Recipe Box (23)
    Great recipe ! I added a little grated parm and yum-yum!

    • Best Recipe Box Reply

      Love the addition fo parmesan!

    • Ellen Reply

      Air Fryer Mushrooms Recipe with Garlic and Lemon | Best Recipe Box (24)
      These turned out great! Thanks for the delicious and easy recipe!

  6. Mercedez Reply

    Can you use canned mushrooms? I was not sure if they would work the same?

    • Best Recipe Box Reply

      Hi Mercedes, we’re not sure if canned will work the same. We’re assuming it would take much longer as the canned mushrooms have more moisture to cook out. But if you try it and it turns out good, please let us know!

  7. John Cammer Reply

    Air Fryer Mushrooms Recipe with Garlic and Lemon | Best Recipe Box (25)
    I really love them… jumped right on them as soon as I saw the recipe but one question, and I did not search this out, are they fattening?

  8. Lydia Uribe Reply

    Air Fryer Mushrooms Recipe with Garlic and Lemon | Best Recipe Box (26)
    Left out the pepper at my husband’s request. First time using my Mealthy CrispLid — and they came out WONDERFUL!! Thanks so much for posting this. 🙂

    • Best Recipe Box Reply

      Thanks Lydia for the feecback and glad you enjoyed it using the Mealthy! It’s cool tool.

  9. Shannon Simmons Reply

    Air Fryer Mushrooms Recipe with Garlic and Lemon | Best Recipe Box (27)
    This is an amazing recipe!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! And I make it about once a week

  10. Julie Reply

    Air Fryer Mushrooms Recipe with Garlic and Lemon | Best Recipe Box (28)
    Wonderful recipe. This followed the air fryer “christening” by way of sweet potato fries. I used cremini & morels (freshly foraged!) & they were exquisite! Yum!

  11. Shemika Reply

    Air Fryer Mushrooms Recipe with Garlic and Lemon | Best Recipe Box (29)
    I used this recipe for the first time tonight. It was delicious!. I will definitely made this again. Thanks for sharing.

  12. Steve Reply

    Air Fryer Mushrooms Recipe with Garlic and Lemon | Best Recipe Box (30)
    This sounds fantastic. What are the best type of Mushrooms for this recipe?

    • Best Recipe Box Reply

      We like simple white button mushrooms or small brown mushrooms. Enjoy!

  13. cheryl Reply

    Air Fryer Mushrooms Recipe with Garlic and Lemon | Best Recipe Box (31)
    These are sooooo good. I didn’t make enough. LOL will certainly make more of these.

    • Best Recipe Box Reply

      That’s so awesome you enjoyed these. And agree, you gotta make a double or even triple batch. Thanks for sharing Cheryl!

  14. Jacob L Reply

    Air Fryer Mushrooms Recipe with Garlic and Lemon | Best Recipe Box (32)
    Wow, this recipe made my home grown Oyster mushrooms taste like BBQ Chicken. It was sooo good, thanks for the recipe.

    • Diane Reply

      That is so cool you are growing your own mushrooms. Mushrooms in the air fryer is one of our favorite things too!

  15. Irandi Reply

    Air Fryer Mushrooms Recipe with Garlic and Lemon | Best Recipe Box (33)
    Perfect recipe for mushrooms. I love it.

    • Diane Reply

      Thanks Irandi!

  16. Shari Reply

    Air Fryer Mushrooms Recipe with Garlic and Lemon | Best Recipe Box (34)
    What a great way to enjoy mushrooms and it’s easy peasy!

  17. Tammy Reply

    Air Fryer Mushrooms Recipe with Garlic and Lemon | Best Recipe Box (35)
    I’m in love with the seasoning. This was such an easy mushroom recipe. Awesome job. Can’t wait to make more.

  18. Misha Cox Reply

    Air Fryer Mushrooms Recipe with Garlic and Lemon | Best Recipe Box (36)
    Absolutely loved these. One question though, are the nutrition values per serving or for the total recipe. Thanks.

    Misha
    London

    • Diane Reply

      Hi Misha, thanks so much and so glad you enjoyed the air fryer mushrooms! The nutrition values are per serving. Thanks for asking!

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FAQs

Should I cook mushrooms or garlic first? ›

Garlic – For sharp depth of flavor. I add it right at the end of the cooking process so that it doesn't burn in the hot pan. Extra-virgin olive oil – It helps the mushrooms brown and adds richness to the final dish.

Can you air fry mushrooms without oil? ›

Whether sauteed or roasted, the savory fungi bring a world of flavor to soups, salads, and more. Even in a pinch, heating them up in the air fryer always yields delicious mushrooms. For mushrooms that are always crispy, air fry them without oil.

How to saute mushrooms so they are crispy? ›

2Heat the olive oil in a large, wide skillet over medium heat. 3Add the mushrooms and spread into one layer. Then cook, without moving, until browned on one side, 3 to 5 minutes. 4Stir then cook another 3 to 5 minutes or until mostly golden brown on all sides.

Should you soak mushrooms before frying? ›

Since it's clear that there's nothing wrong with soaking mushrooms, that's the way many clean them, being a fast and thorough process. If you've got a colander that fits into a bowl, you can place the mushrooms in the colander, put it into a bowl in the sink, and fill with water.

What we should not do before cooking mushroom? ›

Never salt the mushrooms before cooking. Salt draws out moisture and will therefore make them extremely mushy.

Should you rinse store bought mushrooms before cooking? ›

Yes, folks, you can indeed wash your mushrooms. The critical step is to wait to wash them until right before you cook with them so they don't get bogged down with water. After giving the mushrooms a rinse, dry them off, and you're ready to cook.

What can't you air fry? ›

Take a gander of this list of top foods that should never make their way into your air fryer.
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  2. Cheesy Items. ...
  3. Large, Bone-In Meat Cuts. ...
  4. Baked Goods. ...
  5. Greens. ...
  6. Raw Rice and Other Grains. ...
  7. Too Much of Anything.
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What happens if you don't use oil in an air fryer? ›

It's basically a convection oven with faster air flow, so it does not really fry. Frying is the cooking of food in oil or another fat so you can't fry without oil or fat. If you cook home made, hand cut french fries in an air fryer, without adding oil, you will get baked fries.

How do I put oil in my air fryer without spraying? ›

Put half a tablespoon of oil in a bowl. Put the potatoes in the bowl and mix until the potatoes are coated with the oil. Using a kitchen utensil or your hands, put the potatoes in the basket of your airfryer.

How do you get the most flavor out of mushrooms? ›

The study demonstrated that cooking methods have an effect on the flavor profile of white mushrooms. Sear mushrooms for a more intense roasted, charred and smoky flavor and overall aroma. Roast mushrooms to get more sweet, salty and umami tastes with caramelized, nutty and buttery flavors.

Should you season mushrooms when frying? ›

Once you begin to see golden edges and no more liquid, give the mushrooms a quick stir. The mushrooms will begin to turn a dark reddish-brown with golden spots. Add your seasoning at this stage. This can include salt, pepper, garlic, fresh herbs, or even a little more butter if you're feeling indulgent.

How do you get the most flavor out of sauteed mushrooms? ›

Oil and butter: For the best and richest flavor, cook the mushrooms in a mixture of olive oil and butter. Mushrooms: A pound of sliced button mushrooms should comfortably serve about four people. Wine: A tablespoon of red cooking wine enhances the flavor of the sautéed mushrooms.

Is it better to cook mushrooms in butter or oil? ›

Butter is great because it adds lots of flavor and produces a nice golden brown exterior, while adding oil allows the mushrooms to cook a little more quickly at slightly higher heat.

What is the healthiest way to cook mushrooms? ›

The researchers concluded that the best way to cook mushrooms while still preserving their nutritional properties is to grill or microwave them, as the fried and boiled mushrooms showed significantly less antioxidant activity.

Why are my fried mushrooms soggy? ›

Not Washing Them Properly

Not washing mushrooms the right way can make them soggy, says Schmuck. "Certain kinds of mushrooms require washing but mushrooms soak up water quickly and become soggy," he says. "Always wash your mushrooms whole, never after cutting them.

What cooks faster mushrooms or onions? ›

The onions and peppers are going to take around 5-8 minutes to get good color but retain their snap. I would cook the mushrooms separately - they're going to take a little longer 8-10 minutes, because they give off a bit of moisture. When the mushrooms are done, add everything else to pan to meld flavors.

Why do you cook mushrooms first? ›

Starting Your Mushrooms In Water Intensifies Their Flavor

When we cook mushrooms, both the water and the air are forced out of the hyphae, collapsing the air pockets and preventing any water or oil from entering the mushroom.

Do you sauté garlic before or after meat? ›

As a general rule, wait to add the garlic until immediately before you add other ingredients like stock or meat, allowing it to mingle with the cooked onion to create the onion and garlic foundation of the flavor profile you're building.

What is the best time to cook mushrooms? ›

Mushrooms cook best in a quick, high-temperature roast. Cook your mushrooms uncovered in a pan at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, or until they are slightly browned.

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