What are breaded mushrooms?
Breaded Mushrooms are a great appetizer made by dipping mushrooms in batter then covering with a flavoured bread crumb mixture. These mushrooms are then either fried, baked or air fried to crispy perfection – excellent for any mushroom lover. Crispy Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms taste just as good as their deep fried counterpart. The air fryer works by circulating hot air and crisps up the exterior of the food. Since jumping on the air fryer bandwagon, I’ve been loving Air fryer Baked Sweet Potato, Air Fryer Garlic French Fries and Air Fryer Apple Ring Donuts
Why you will love this recipe
Suitable for vegans and gluten-free diets Easy recipe/ Easy air fryer recipe Healthier than deep fryer breaded mushrooms. Less oil is required than deep fried versions and the recipe is low carb overall Serve at BBQs, parties or for game day.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms
Mushrooms The type of mushrooms you use are down to personal preference generally. Some recommend are white mushrooms, white button mushrooms, chestnut mushrooms, baby portobello mushrooms, baby bellas and oyster mushrooms. Larger mushrooms such as portobello can also work but will need longer cooking time. I do not recommend frozen mushrooms as they have high water content. Rice flour – an extra coating of rice flour helps make the mushrooms crispy and prevents the wet batter making the mushrooms soggy. Gram flour – in replacement of the egg mixture, I have used a batter made with chickpea flour and plant milk. Chickpea flour is gluten-free but you can use all purpose flour. Plant milk – for egg-free egg wash I have used plant milk. You can use dairy milk if not strictly vegan. Cornflakes – I have used ground corn flakes for a gluten free option but you can use panko bread crumbs if you are not gluten-free. Seasoning – you can use whichever seasoning you like, some examples include: garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, mixed herbs. You can also leave out the seasoning and stick to plain bread crumbs Cooking spray – varieties of oil spray such as olive oil, canola oil and avocado oil all work
How to make Breaded Mushrooms in the Air Fryer
Firstly, clean your mushrooms then set aside. For the best mushrooms, do not wash them but clean with a pastry brush. You can also use a slightly damp paper towel. Washing the mushrooms causes the mushrooms to become water-logged which will release when cooking. In a bowl, add the rice flour. In a separate bowl, whisk chickpea flour and plant milk. For best results, keep the batter thick. In a third bowl, mix together your seasoning and bread crumbs/ground cornflakes. To bread the mushrooms, first dip into the rice flour and coat thoroughly. Dip into the wet batter next. Use either your hands or a spoon and transfer over to the breadcrumbs Coat well in the breadcrumb mixture and set aside until you have a batch ready to air fry. Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer and spray mushrooms with the cooking spray. Air Fry on 190 degrees C / 370 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Note that different types of mushrooms will cook at different times, so the total time for cooking will be adjusted. As an approximation, smaller mushrooms will take around 10 minutes.
Frozen Breaded Mushrooms in Air Fryer
If you have shop-bought breaded mushrooms, why not cook them in the air fryer! Place your frozen breaded mushrooms (without defrosting) into a preheated air fryer at 200C/400F for 10 minutes. Different brands may require different times so it is essential to check on your mushrooms. Adjust the time and temperature accordingly. The outside should be golden and crispy and the mushrooms should be piping hot through and soft.
Tips
Do not wash your mushrooms Arrange in similar size of the mushrooms so each batch cooks equally. Ensure to coat the sides of the mushrooms to get a nice even coating. At the half way mark, check the mushrooms. If the coating appears to be dark, reduce the heat and continue cooking.
Serving Suggestion
Breaded mushrooms are the perfect appetizer. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces as finger food. Some great options are vegan mayonnaise or vegan ranch dressing. Sour cream is another option. Marinara also goes great. You may want to sprinkle over parmesan cheese or a dairy-free equivalent on the cooked mushrooms for added savouriness. Have them as a side alongside these Air Fryer French Bread Pizzas (Baguette Pizzas)
Storage
Air-fried mushrooms are best enjoyed immediately after cooking to enjoy them at their crispiest. You could bread them in advance and keep in a covered container until ready to cook. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer to get them crunchy again
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