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Crispy Air Fryer Garlic Butter Mushrooms

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These crispy air fryer garlic butter mushrooms are tossed in rich, garlicky butter, coated in a savory herb and breadcrumb mixture, and air fried to golden perfection. They make an irresistible, quick appetizer or side dish with a crunchy exterior and juicy center.

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz fresh button or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (or vegan butter for dairy-free)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (regular or gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or vegan cheese/nutritional yeast for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, snipped (optional)
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel and trim stems. Halve large mushrooms for even cooking.
  2. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, without browning.
  3. Pour garlic butter into a mixing bowl. Add salt and black pepper, stir well.
  4. Add mushrooms to the garlic butter and toss until well coated. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and smoked paprika. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  6. Roll each buttered mushroom in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Drizzle extra melted butter if mixture is dry.
  7. Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes. Arrange mushrooms in a single layer in the basket.
  8. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until mushrooms are golden brown and crispy.
  9. Transfer mushrooms to a serving plate. Sprinkle with parsley, chives, thyme, and lemon zest if using.
  10. Serve immediately while hot. To keep warm, hold in a low oven (250°F) for up to 20 minutes.

Notes

For gluten-free, use GF panko. For vegan/dairy-free, use plant-based butter and vegan cheese or nutritional yeast. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket for best crispiness. Add fresh herbs after air frying for maximum flavor. Mushrooms are best served hot but can be reheated in the air fryer. If mushrooms aren’t browning, cook in batches and ensure they’re well coated.

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