Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

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If you’re a fan of tasty appetizers, you’ll absolutely love this air fryer stuffed mushroom recipe! Not only is it quick and easy to make, but the air fryer also ensures that you don’t have to worry about a big clean-up after cooking.

With their incredibly cream filling that features three kinds of delectable cheese, these mushrooms are sure to be a hit at your next gathering or family dinner. So why not give today’s recipe a try and see for yourself just how satisfying mushrooms can taste?

Stuffed Mushroom
Air Fryer Stuffed Mushroom
Three Kinds Of Delectable Cheese

Reasons To Give These Stuffed Mushrooms A Try Today!

Here are the 3 biggest reasons I believe every food lover should make this air-fried stuffed mushroom recipe.

These Stuffed Mushrooms
Air Fryer Stuffed
  • Easy, quick, and mess-free: The air fryer makes cooking a breeze. Besides a little oil to grease the basket, you don’t need to use much oil. Better yet, you won’t have to deal with the burden of cleaning your kitchen after cooking. Moreover, the recipe only takes about 20 minutes to complete.
  • Cheese-filled and extremely creamy: These stuffed mushrooms are filled with cream cheese, parmesan, and cheddar cheese, which turn ooey-gooey and incredibly creamy when cooked.
  • Healthy : The lack of oil means fewer calories and less fat, making them a healthier dish. Plus, mushrooms are also a great source of nutrients and antioxidants that help you combat illness and promote good health.

What Are Essential Tools For Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms?

The following kitchen tools will provide all the help you need to whip up delectable stuffed mushrooms.

Tools Delectable Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Air fryer: There are plenty of great air fryer brands to choose from. I recommend the COSORI Pro air fryer oven combo Gen II.
  • Mixing bowl: For mixing the filling.
  • Spatula: Helps you combine the filling with ease.
  • Tongs: For taking the mushrooms in and out of the air fryer.
  • Oil sprayer: For greasing the air fryer basket.

Which Ingredients For Making Stuffed Mushrooms with An Air Fryer?

The ingredients for this recipe are highly customizable, as you can switch up the mushrooms and cheese to your liking. Here are the ingredients I usually go with.

  • Button, cremini, or portobello mushrooms: These 3 kinds of mushrooms are actually different mature stages of the same fungi species. Feel free to go for your favorite type.
  • Bacon: Adds texture and a savory taste to the filling. Remember to mince your bacon before adding it to the filling mixture.
  • Cheese: Cream cheese, parmesan cheese, and cheddar cheese are my choice for the filling, but you can swap them out for other types as well.
  • Scallions: You’ll add the scallion heads (the white parts) to the filling and use the green parts for garnishing.
  • Spices: Garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika.
These Kinds Of Mushrooms

How Many Steps To Make Air-fried Stuffed Mushrooms?

Now that you have all the ingredients on hand, let’s move on to the 3-step instructions for how to make yummy air fryer stuffed mushrooms.

Step 1: Make The Filling

For the filling, you’ll mix the below components in a mixing bowl, such as:

  • 7 ounces of bacon
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 7 ounces of cream cheese
  • 1 ounce of finely chopped cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon of pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of finely chopped scallion heads
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
Add Of Bacon

Mix everything well with a spatula.

Mix Everything

Step 2: Stuff The Mushrooms

Gently remove the mushrooms’ stems using your hands.

Remove Mushroom Stalks

Stuff the filling into the mushrooms’ caps. Press the filling so that it fills up the mushrooms.

Stuff The Filling Into The Mushrooms

Step 3: Air Fry The Mushrooms

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for about 5 minutes.

Spray cooking oil on the air fryer basket and put the mushrooms in.

Put The Mushrooms In The Fryer

Reduce the temperature to 350°F and air fry the mushrooms for 6 minutes.

Air Fry The Mushrooms

After 6 minutes, sprinkle the mushrooms with ½ tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese (optional). Cook the mushrooms for another 2 minutes to melt the cheese.

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Once the mushrooms are perfectly cooked, sprinkle them with scallions. Let them rest for about 5 minutes, and enjoy! 

Sprinkle Them With Scallions
Mushrooms Are Perfectly Cooked

Additional Tips To Know

Don’t miss out on this section for more tips to elevate your stuffed mushrooms and change the recipe to suit your preferences.

Stuffed Mushrooms And Change
Replace The Bacon
Layer Inside The Mushroom
  • Feel free to customize the filling to your liking. For example, you can add bell peppers, diced onions, or chopped spinach to the mixture.
  • If you want the dish to be more protein-rich, replace the bacon with minced meat or crab meat.
  • Another excellent choice for the filling is spinach artichoke dip, which is flavorful, creamy, and rich in nutrition.
  • If the mushroom caps aren’t large enough to fit the filling, try pressing them firmly to increase their size. You can also scoop out a thin layer inside the mushroom caps.

Treat Your Loved Ones To A Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer

I hope you and your loved ones enjoy trying out this air fryer stuffed mushroom recipe as much as I did. Not only do these creamy mushrooms make for a healthy and tasty appetizer, but they’re also incredibly effortless to make.

Don’t forget to leave a comment below and let me know how your stuffed mushrooms turn out. Also, please drop a 5-star rating on this post if you found it helpful. Sharing is caring, so if you have friends or family who love to cook, be sure to pass this recipe along to them as well!

Air Fryer Stuffed Mushroom Recipe

Air Fryer Stuffed Mushroom Recipe

This air fryer stuffed mushroom recipe is an immaculate choice whenever you crave a healthy, yummy, and easy appetizer. Don’t hesitate to make it for your friends and families.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Dietary Preference: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 374kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces button, cremini, or portobello mushrooms
  • 7 ounces bacon, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 7 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 ounce cheddar cheese, chopped finely
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon scallion heads, chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon scallions, chopped finely
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 tablespoon cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)

Instructions 

  • Add bacon, garlic powder, cream cheese, chopped cheddar cheese, grated parmesan cheese, pepper, finely chopped scallion heads, paprika, and salt to a mixing bowl.
    Add Of Bacon
  • Mix everything well with a spatula.
    Mix Everything
  • Gently remove the mushrooms’ stems using your hands.
    Remove Mushroom Stalks
  • Stuff the filling into the mushrooms’ caps. Press the filling so that it fills up the mushrooms.
    Stuff The Filling Into The Mushrooms
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for about 5 minutes. Spray cooking oil on the air fryer basket and put the mushrooms in.
    Put The Mushrooms In The Fryer
  • Reduce the temperature to 350°F and air fry the mushrooms for 6 minutes.
    Air Fry The Mushrooms
  • After 6 minutes, sprinkle the mushrooms with shredded cheddar cheese (optional). Cook the mushrooms for another 2 minutes to melt the cheese.
    Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Once the mushrooms are perfectly cooked, sprinkle them with scallions.
    Sprinkle Them With Scallions
  • Let them rest for about 5 minutes, and enjoy!
    Mushrooms Are Perfectly Cooked

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Notes

  • The total time listed above is based on 4 servings.
  • You can add bell peppers, diced onions, or chopped spinach to the mixture.
  • If you want the dish to be more protein-rich, replace the bacon with minced meat or crab meat.
  • Another excellent choice for the filling is spinach artichoke dip.
  • If the mushroom caps aren’t large enough to fit the filling, try pressing them firmly to increase their size. You can also scoop out a thin layer inside the mushroom caps.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 613mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1046IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 1mg
Tien - Alden

Tien – Alden

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Saigon Tourism College

  • Program: Certificate in Culinary Arts
  • Focus: Vietnamese and Chinese cuisines.

Advanced Culinary Workshop, Beijing

  • Program: A three-month intensive program of Advanced Culinary Workshop
  • Focus: Authentic Chinese cuisine.

Vietnamese Traditional Cooking School

  • Program: Certificate of Vietnamese Traditional Cooking
  • Focus: A specialized course on traditional and family recipes passed down through generations.

American College of Vietnam

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Alden is a skilled chef with expertise in Asian cuisines, known for blending traditional Vietnamese and Chinese cooking with contemporary innovations. Alden’s passion for Asian flavors and her creative approach to both food and beverages inspires fellow chefs and those aspiring to enter the field.

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