Is it better to buy whole or sliced mushrooms?

Whole mushrooms will always be the freshest. Sliced mushrooms will go bad more quickly due to their exposed surfaces and can absorb other flavors in your produce drawer.

What should I look for when buying mushrooms?

Look for firm, dry, and unblemished mushrooms, whether loose in a bin or packaged.

Should mushrooms be refrigerated?

The best way to store raw mushrooms is to take them out of their package, wrap them in paper towels, and store them in a small paper bag in the refrigerator. If you use a plastic bag, keep it open for air circulation.

15-Minute Easy Air Fryer Mushrooms

Description

These mushrooms are the perfect side dish and are addictive whether or not you're a mushroom lover. Ready in 15 minutes, simply toss fresh sliced mushrooms in a savory soy sauce with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and dried thyme, and air fry for 10 minutes.

Ingredients

Units Scale

16 ounces whole baby bella mushrooms
2 Tablespoons avocado oil
1 1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce
3 Tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1 Teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 Teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 Teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 Teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400˚F.
Clean the mushrooms by rinsing them or using a damp paper towel to remove loose dirt. If you rinse them, the best way to dry them is in a salad spinner lined with a paper towel.
Slice the mushrooms into 1/4" slices. Keep the slices as consistent as possible so they'll air fry evenly. Transfer them to a large bowl or spread them out on a baking sheet.
Whisk the avocado oil, soy sauce, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried thyme, and ground black pepper in a small bowl. Pour the sauce over the sliced mushrooms and gently toss to coat them completely.
Arrange the mushrooms in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer. They can overlap a little, as they shrink quite a bit during the air frying. You may need to do this in two batches, depending on the size of your basket.
Air fry for 8 - 10 minutes, tossing the mushrooms after the first 5 minutes. If the mushrooms stick to the air fryer basket, gently loosen them with a silicone spatula and spread back out in the basket. The mushrooms are done when they turn a golden brown with some crispy edges.
Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves and additional Parmesan cheese before serving. Serve warm.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Method: Air fry

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 111
Sugar: 2.3 g
Sodium: 233.5 mg
Fat: 8.2 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 6.6 g
Fiber: 0.9 g
Protein: 4.9 g
Cholesterol: 2.7 mg