Learn how to make delicious Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms with cream cheese, garlic and breadcrumbs finished with a golden cheese crust top. These are perfect for an appetizer and finger food but can also be served as a side dish or vegetarian main with a lovely salad on the side.We used the Instant Pot Duo Crisp +Air Fryer lid but this recipe suits most brands of air fryers and can also be done in the oven.
Course Appetizer or Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Air Fryer Recipes, Appetizers, Christmas, Finger Food, Instant Pot Air Fryer, mushroom recipes, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 5
Calories 266kcal
Ingredients
1poundmushroomsbaby bella or large button
2tablespoonsolive oil
For mushroom stuffing:
5ozcream cheese150 grams
½Cheddar cheesegrated
1teaspoondried thyme or Italian herbs
¼onionvery finely diced (you can use yellow or red onion, medium)
2clovesgarlicfinely diced or minced
½teaspoonblack pepper
¼cupbreadcrumbs
2tablespoonschopped parsley
¼teaspoonsalt
To go on top:
¼cupbreadcrumbs
½cupCheddar cheesegrated
To cook: Oil spray or oil and brush
Instructions
Prep the mushrooms for stuffing
Use a damp paper towel to remove any debris/dirt from the mushrooms (they can become slimy if rinsed underwater.) Don't peel them.
Carefully remove the stems from the mushrooms. Use a teaspoon to scrape out some of the flesh to make a larger cavity for the stuffing. Set the caps aside, you can use them in a soup, omelette or stew.
Oil the mushrooms. This is optional and you can do oil-free mushrooms, but brushing them very lightly with oil will result in a better, more moist air-fried texture. Turn the mushrooms cap side up and brush each one with a little olive oil, set aside.
Make the stuffing
Combine cream cheese, ½ cup of grated cheese, garlic, thyme, onion, pepper and ¼ cup of the crumbs in a bowl and mash with a fork to incorporate and mix through.
Fill each mushroom cap with the filling and use a spoon to press it into the cavity. Top with a sprinkling of cheese and extra crumbs on top.
Air frying stuffed mushrooms
Spray or brush the basket of the air fryer with oil to prevent sticking. Place a single layer of mushrooms in the basket. Set the temperature to 400 F / 200 C degrees and cook for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown. Remove cooked mushrooms on a tray and repeat with the remaining batch of mushrooms (the second batch might be ready in 8-10 minutes). Please note that the time may vary depending on the size of the mushrooms. I recommend checking them at around 8 minutes.
Allow the stuffed mushrooms to cool slightly before serving as they will hold their shape better when picked up or cut. They can also be eaten cold.
Notes
For a lighter verion, use low-fat cheese options.
Baked stuffed mushrooms will stay fresh in the fridge for up to five days. Be sure to store them in an airtight container for the best result.
Making ahead: You can prepare the stuffed mushrooms ahead of time and store them in the fridge for 2-3 days. Bring to room temperature before cooking or you will need to increase the time by a couple of minutes.
Mushrooms typically don't freeze well as they will get soggy and watering when defrosted.