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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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Video: Best Air Fried Garlic Mushrooms Recipe

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

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    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 cook mushrooms in an air fryer 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.

What is the secret to cooking mushrooms? ›

Instead of tossing the mushrooms straight in the pot, cook them in a little skillet alongside before you add them. This will help release their moisture, concentrate their natural sugars right in the pot, and lend big flavor to the whole dish.

Why should mushrooms be cooked in water before oil? ›

Enhanced Mushroom Flavor: Mushrooms bring out their inherent tastes when cooked in water. The earthy, umami-rich flavor of mushrooms is well-known, and adding water preserves and enhances this flavor without interacting with extra lipids.

What should we not do before cooking mushrooms? ›

Do I need to wash the mushrooms before I cook them? Never wash mushrooms. Instead, Wipe off any dirt with a damp paper towel. You can wash them but they won't be as good in texture/color.

How do you know if mushrooms are cooked enough? ›

Cook the mushrooms until browned and reduced by half.

Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until all the moisture has evaporated and the mushrooms start to turn dark reddish-brown with golden spots, 5 to 8 minutes more.

What Cannot be cooked in air fryer? ›

7 Foods You Should Never Cook In Your Air Fryer
  1. Wet Batters. Those beer-battered onion rings, fries, fish cutlets, plus tempura veggies and more are not well suited for a crisp in the air fryer. ...
  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 air fryer? ›

No! You do not need oil to use an air fryer. (Louder for the people in the back!) To use your air fryer without oil, simply season your food, put it in the air fryer basket, and set the desired temperature and time.

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 enhances the flavor 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.

How to make mushrooms taste better? ›

Cook in butter and oil for richness

Butter makes everything better, but in some cases it brings out a true luxuriousness of a dish. This is the case for mushrooms. Bring out their umami taste by letting them sauté in a pan of melted butter. Morels are an absolute treat sautéed in butter until golden brown.

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.

When to season mushrooms? ›

Salt your mushrooms at the end: I know this seems odd, but mushrooms are one of the only things I salt towards the end of cooking. Salt brings out moisture, which, in the case of mushrooms, prevents them from browning in the pan.

Should you season mushrooms before cooking? ›

Don't season mushrooms too early

This will make them soggy and slimy in texture, so you should wait until you have fully cooked the 'shrooms and allowed them some time to cool before seasoning them for the best results on your mushroom dish.

Why do you soak mushrooms in salt water? ›

This will ensure that any little critters living in the mushroom find their way out. Add salt to the water you plan to wash the mushrooms with, making sure the salt dissolves in the water.

Do you cook garlic first or last? ›

Onion is the first to go in the pan because it needs time to become translucent, meaning it's cooked, which takes about 10 minutes. Garlic, on the other hand, cooks quickly and burns easily, so introduce it after the onion is cooked.

Should you start mushrooms or onions first? ›

Do You Sauté the Onions First? To keep the onions from cooking in the mushroom juices, wait to add the onions until the mushrooms have released their excess liquid and almost all of that liquid has evaporated. Once you get there, add the onions and let them sauté and brown in the fat alongside the mushrooms.

Should I cook garlic first? ›

When you are cooking any recipe, the best practice is to begin by sauteing the onions and garlic first. By beginning your cooking process with sauteed onion and garlic you are going to add lots of rich flavor to the dish you're making.

Should you put garlic in the pan first? ›

To help cooks avoid burning their garlic, a lot of recipes call for sautéing other aromatics first, like onions, carrots, and celery, and then adding the garlic for the last few minutes.

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