Can You Cook Mushrooms in an Air Fryer?
Mushrooms are a popular plant-based substitute for meat if you’re following a vegan diet. One of the easiest ways to cook mushrooms is by air frying them with your favourite seasonings and oils. Soy sauce, sesame oil, avocado oil, and garlic granules are some of the most popular ways of coating mushrooms before air frying.
The versatility of mushrooms means you can add them to almost any dish, from avocado and toast for breakfast to a salad at lunch and pasta for dinner. We’re sharing our advice on how to air fry mushrooms and answering our most commonly received questions about mushrooms.
How to Air Fry Mushrooms
Air frying mushrooms is a great way to experiment with different combinations, from using garlic granules to soy sauce or sticking to classic salt and pepper. You’ll get the best results from air frying mushrooms when they are all cut to the same size.
Preheat your air fryer to 190 degrees and wait for it to reach temperature.
Combine your desired dry spices and seasoning with flour, then mix well. Pour a plant based milk over the dry mix to create a wet batter. take your mushrooms, tear / cut into small pieces then coat these with the batter, then once generously covered dip this into a breadcrumb, such as panko. |
What Recipes Can I Add Air Fryer Mushrooms To?
We love the convenience of air frying mushrooms, especially if your stove or oven is already busy preparing other parts of your recipe. Air frying mushrooms helps preserve their nutritional value, making them great for tossing into salads, incorporating into pasta, or using as a meat substitute for plant-based recipes.
FAQs about Mushrooms
Are you experimenting with edible mushrooms for the first time? We’re answering the most common questions about mushrooms, whether you’re growing mushrooms at home or looking for recipe ideas for cooking mushrooms.
Is the mushroom a vegetable?
Mushrooms are considered a vegetable by most people, but they’re scientifically classed as fungi. They have no roots, seeds, or leaves – so they’re not considered a ‘true’ vegetable. However, you’ll find them in the vegetable section of your local grocery store, and they’re usually cooked like most other vegetables.
Are mushrooms keto-friendly?
Mushrooms are one of the most versatile foods to add to a keto diet. This keto-friendly food has high nutritional value and is low in carbs. The versatility of mushrooms means there are thousands of easy recipes to incorporate mushrooms into your daily diet, such as wild mushroom risotto or shiitake mushroom and green bean pasta.
What is the healthiest way to cook a mushroom?
One of the healthiest ways to cook mushrooms is to air fry, grill, or microwave them. It helps to give you the best nutritional value from your home-grown mushrooms, whether you’re planning to eat them right away or freeze them for later.
Grow Your Own Mushrooms for Air Frying at Home
Always have fresh mushrooms on hand for your air frying recipes by investing in one of our ready growing mushroom kits. You’ll get better flavour and texture than store-bought mushrooms, taking your mushroom air fryer recipes to the next level.
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