full recipe for Air Fryer Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms that are delicious, quick, and easy to make! You’ll love how flavorful they turn out with minimal effort. Below is the recipe with time, temperature, and some helpful tips
Ingredients:
- 16 oz (450g) mushrooms (button mushrooms or cremini work well)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1.5 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer:
- Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and preheat for about 3-5 minutes.
- Prepare the mushrooms:
- Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel to remove any dirt. You can also gently rinse them, but be sure to dry them well afterward.
- If the mushrooms are large, you can halve or quarter them to ensure they cook evenly. For smaller mushrooms, you can leave them whole.
- Prepare the garlic butter mixture:
- In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave or on the stove.
- Add the olive oil, minced garlic (or garlic powder), dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the melted butter. Stir until well combined.
- Coat the mushrooms:
- Place the mushrooms in a large bowl and pour the garlic butter mixture over them. Toss the mushrooms well so that they are evenly coated with the butter and seasonings.
- Air fry the mushrooms:
- Arrange the mushrooms in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray. Avoid overcrowding to ensure they cook evenly.
- Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket or stirring the mushrooms halfway through the cooking time to ensure they cook evenly.
- Check for doneness:
- The mushrooms should be golden brown and tender when done. If you prefer them a bit more crispy, you can cook them for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve:
- Once cooked, remove the mushrooms from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving dish. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley (optional) and serve immediately.
Tips for Perfect Air Fryer Garlic Butter Mushrooms:
- Even Sizing: Make sure the mushrooms are of similar size so they cook evenly. If you have a mix of large and small mushrooms, cut the larger ones into halves or quarters.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Basket: For crispy mushrooms, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. You want enough space for the air to circulate, so if needed, cook in batches.
- Use Fresh Garlic: Fresh garlic gives the best flavor, but if you’re short on time, garlic powder can be a good substitute. You can also experiment with adding other herbs like rosemary or parsley for extra flavor.
- Adjust Cooking Time Based on Mushroom Size: If you have extra-large mushrooms or if you’re cooking more mushrooms, you may need to add 1-3 extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Crispier Texture: For a slightly crispier finish, you can lightly spray the mushrooms with cooking spray before air frying them. This helps with achieving a more golden texture.
- Flavor Variations: You can get creative by adding other seasonings like Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, or chili flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
Serving Suggestions:
- These garlic butter mushrooms make a great side dish for steak, chicken, or roasted vegetables.
- Serve them on top of pasta, in salads, or as a topping for toasted baguette slices.