🍄 Air Fryer Mushrooms (12 min): time & quantities – Neary

Sep 16, 2025Lou0 comments

Air Fryer • Fast Cooking • Healthy Vegetables

🍄 Air Fryer Mushrooms (12 min): time & quantities

Golden and Melting Air Fryer Mushrooms – Neary

Do you want tender, golden, stress-free mushrooms 🥗 ready in the blink of an eye? The Air Fryer is your best friend for perfect button or brown mushrooms, without supervision, without splashing, and with very little fat. Whether you're in a hurry or cooking in batch mode, discover here all the ideal times and quantities for successful mushrooms in the Air Fryer, as well as my anti-waste tips 🔄, seasoning ideas, and delicious variations. We promise, you'll love it!

By Lou (Neary)
Neary Kitchen Tested • Updated: 09/16/2025

✅ Quick response

Whole mushrooms (250 g) Air Fryer 180 °C • 12 min • a drizzle of oil, stir well halfway through cooking

Thinly sliced (300 g) 180 °C • 10–11 min • stir once, golden and melting result

Large quantity (500 g+) 180 °C • 13–15 min • stir twice, spread in a single layer

Seasoning Olive oil, garlic, herbs 🌿, salt, pepper; soy sauce option for umami

Anti-waste tip! ♻️: collect the mushroom cooking juices from the bottom of the bowl, it's ultra fragrant! Add it to a sauce, soup or risotto to boost your dishes.

Air Fryer Mushroom Timing & Quantity Chart

Type of mushroom	Recommended weight	Temperature	Time	Oil/seasoning	Cooking tip
Whole button mushrooms	250 g	180°C	12 min	1 tbsp oil, salt, pepper	Stir halfway through cooking
Thinly sliced	300 g	180°C	10–11 min	Oil, garlic, parsley	Spread well, mix after 6 min
Large quantity (500g+)	500–600 g	180°C	13–15 min	Oil + herbs	In 2 batches or stir twice
Brown mushrooms	250 g	180°C	12 min	Oil, thyme, garlic	More fragrant result

How to successfully cook mushrooms in the Air Fryer?

Quickly clean the mushrooms (avoid drowning them, prefer a damp cloth 🍄). Cut off the earthy stem, leave them whole or cut them in 2/4 depending on the size.
Season with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder or fresh garlic, and herbs of your choice (parsley, thyme, oregano, etc.). Add a touch of soy sauce to boost the flavor if desired.
Place in the Air Fryer basket in a single layer (avoid overcrowding). If you're making a lot, do it in two batches for even cooking.
Start cooking at 180°C for 12 minutes (250g base, whole). Halfway through cooking, open and stir to distribute the heat evenly 🔥.
Serve hot : your mushrooms are ready when they are golden brown, tender, but still juicy. Sprinkle with parsley or fresh herbs just before serving.

FAQ – Air Fryer Mushrooms

Why choose the Air Fryer for mushrooms?

The Air Fryer allows for quick cooking without adding excessive fat or monitoring. Your mushrooms stay tender, lightly browned, and retain maximum flavor!

Should you peel or wash mushrooms?

No need to peel them! A quick wipe or rinse is all it takes. Too much water = less flavor and texture.

How can I prevent them from giving off too much water?

Spread them out in a single layer, don't overload the bowl, and stir halfway through cooking. You can drain at the end of cooking if necessary, and use the juices for a sauce!

Can we prepare in advance?

Yes! Mushrooms cooked in the Air Fryer can be stored for 2 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. You can also add them to salads, omelets, gratins, or sandwiches.

Which mushrooms to choose?

Button mushrooms are perfect, but you can vary with brown, portobello, shiitake mushrooms... Just adjust the time if the pieces are larger.

Which Air Fryer to Choose for Vegetables?

Check out our comparison of the best Air Fryers 2025 to find the one that's right for you, or check out this popular model on Amazon.

Also worth a try!