Air Fryer Portobello Mushrooms

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Soft, tasty, and perfectly roasted, these Air Fryer Portobello Mushrooms are a deliciously healthy main dish or side. You’ll love using the air fryer to cook up flavorful portobello mushrooms.

hand holding air fryer with portobello mushrooms

Portobello Mushrooms in Air Fryer

This recipe makes a healthy and filling plant-based protein for main dishes or a unique side dish. Just season portobello mushrooms and roast up in the air fryer. It couldn’t be easier!

Air Fryer Portobello Mushrooms will become your go-to for meatless Mondays, boosting the protein in recipes, or a flavor-packed side that takes just minutes to make. So tender and juicy, the air fryer really does an awesome job of roasting portobello mushrooms.

portobello mushrooms in air fryer

Big fan of vegetarian dishes? Check out Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers With Quinoa And Black Beans, Black Bean And Cheese Enchiladas, or Eggplant Lasagna for deliciously filling recipes that everyone can enjoy.

How To Make Air Fryer Portobello Mushrooms

First you’ll want to prep the air fryer. You can spray it with nonstick cooking spray or brush with oil.

Next season the mushrooms, gill side up. You’ll add salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

air fryer opened to show portobello mushrooms

Use a spatula to add mushrooms to the air fryer basket. Again, gill side up.

Set air fryer to 400 degrees for 8 minutes. Halfway through cooking time, carefully flip the mushrooms over and continue cooking.

Once done, remove portobello mushrooms from air fryer basket and plate for serving.

Cooking Tips

  • Basic seasonings are suggested here, but you can use any seasonings you love on portobellos
  • Be sure to flip mushrooms halfway through cooking time so they roast evenly and the gills don’t burn
  • You can top these mushrooms with sauce, crumbled cheese, or roasted vegetables… Or slice and use in recipes like tacos, salads, and pasta

cooked portobello mushrooms on a plate

Is It Ok To Eat The Gills of a Portobello Mushroom?

Yes! The stems of the portobello are typically tough and fibrous, so they are usually discarded. But the gills are perfectly edible and delicious. The gills can, however, turn the rest of the ingredients a dark color. If you wish to avoid this, simply scrape out the gills before cooking the mushroom alongside other ingredients.

portobello mushrooms in air fryer

Should You Wash a Portobello Mushroom Before Cooking?

Yes, always wash mushrooms before cooking, to remove dirt and debris. First remove the stem, if one is attached, and then wipe the mushroom clean with a damp cloth or paper towel. You do not want to rinse mushrooms in water as they will soak up too much liquid and take on a tough texture.

fork holding slice of portobello mushrooms

What To Serve With Portobello Mushrooms

Healthy foods like portobello mushrooms can inspire an entire meal! Add these to Vegetarian Fried Rice, Air Fryer Roasted Delicata Squash, or Spaghetti Squash With Meat Sauce.

Or toss them into a side dish to bulk up the protein and fiber content. Some of our favorites: Air Fryer Potatoes And Carrots, Instant Pot Great Northern Beans, and Crispy Pan Fried Kale Recipe.

seasoned portobello mushrooms in air fryer

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Air Fryer Portobello Mushrooms

Soft, tasty, and perfectly roasted, these Air Fryer Portobello Mushrooms are a deliciously healthy main dish or side. You'll love using the air fryer to cook up flavorful portobello mushrooms.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: air fryer portobello mushrooms
Cooking Method: Air Fryer
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 22kcal

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Ingredients

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Instructions

  • First prep the air fryer. Spray it with nonstick cooking spray or brush with oil. 
  • Next season the mushrooms, gill side up. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Use a spatula to add mushrooms to the air fryer basket. Again, gill side up.
  • Set air fryer to 400 degrees for 8 minutes. Halfway through cooking time, carefully flip the mushrooms over and continue cooking.
  • Once done, remove portobello mushrooms from air fryer basket and plate for serving.

Notes

  • Basic seasonings are suggested here, but you can use any seasonings you love on portobellos
  • Be sure to flip mushrooms halfway through cooking time so they roast evenly and the gills don't burn
  • You can top these mushrooms with sauce, crumbled cheese, or roasted vegetables... Or slice and use in recipes like tacos, salads, and pasta
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 0.5IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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