Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms (Print)

Savory mushrooms stuffed with a creamy spinach and cheese blend, crisped to perfection in the air fryer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Mushrooms

01 - 16 medium white or cremini mushrooms, stems removed and wiped clean

→ Filling

02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 oz fresh spinach, finely chopped
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 2 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional, for texture)
07 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper
10 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Topping

11 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
12 - Olive oil spray

# Directions:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Gently remove stems from mushrooms. Finely chop the stems and set aside.
03 - In a skillet over medium heat, add chopped mushroom stems and spinach. Cook for 2–3 minutes until spinach is wilted and moisture has evaporated. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cooked spinach and mushroom stems, garlic, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until smooth and well combined.
05 - Spoon filling evenly into each mushroom cap, mounding slightly. Sprinkle the tops with additional Parmesan cheese.
06 - Lightly spray air fryer basket with olive oil. Arrange stuffed mushrooms in a single layer. Mist the tops with olive oil spray.
07 - Air fry at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until mushrooms are tender and tops are golden.
08 - Garnish with extra parsley and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under 30 minutes, which means you can go from craving appetizers to serving them without stress.
  • The air fryer gives you that crispy exterior and tender inside without needing to babysit a hot oven or pan.
  • They're naturally vegetarian and low-carb, so you're not sacrificing nutrition for something delicious.
02 -
  • Wilting the spinach before mixing is not just extra work—it removes the water that would make your filling soggy and turn the mushrooms watery as they cook.
  • Don't skip the preheat step for the air fryer because a properly heated basket ensures your mushrooms cook through and the filling sets up nicely instead of staying greasy.
03 -
  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket because mushrooms need space around them to crisp up properly instead of steaming each other.
  • If your mushrooms are extra large, remove the dark gills from the underside with a small spoon to make room for more filling and prevent excess moisture during cooking.
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