Sliced Air Fryer Mushrooms with Paprika

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Easy Tasty Mushrooms in the Air Fryer! If you love mushrooms the way I love mushrooms, then you’ve got to make these sliced air fryer mushrooms with paprika. And even if you’re not a mushroom lover, trust me, when you try them air-fried like this, you’ll feel like you’ve been missing out. These come out…

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A simple recipe of air fryer mushrooms requires sliced mushrooms, paprika, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, dry thyme, salt, and pepper! Making mushrooms in your air fryer is the easiest way to make mushrooms. It takes only a few minutes, resulting in the best tasting mushroom ever! You can add sliced air-fried mushrooms to salads and bowls or use them as appetizers or snacks. This easy salt and pepper air fryer mushroom recipe with paprika is vegan and can replace meat/fish!

Easy Tasty Mushrooms in the Air Fryer!

If you love mushrooms the way I love mushrooms, then you’ve got to make these sliced air fryer mushrooms with paprika. And even if you’re not a mushroom lover, trust me, when you try them air-fried like this, you’ll feel like you’ve been missing out. These come out so unique it’s hard not to eat them all up! 

This super simple recipe of air fryer mushrooms requires sliced mushrooms (well, hello), paprika, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, dry thyme, salt, and pepper! Making mushrooms in your air fryer is absolutely one of the easiest ways to make mushrooms. It takes only a few minutes, resulting in the best tasting mushroom ever! You can add air-fried mushrooms to salads and bowls or mindlessly snack on them! LOL! One of my favorite ways to use these sliced air fryer mushrooms is to serve them with my black bean veggie burger steak, or salmon. Generally, mushrooms make an excellent side dish, so get creative on how to use these!

A simple recipe of air fryer mushrooms requires sliced mushrooms, paprika, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, dry thyme, salt, and pepper! Making mushrooms in your air fryer is the easiest way to make mushrooms. It takes only a few minutes, resulting in the best tasting mushroom ever! You can add sliced air-fried mushrooms to salads and bowls or use them as appetizers or snacks. This air fryer mushroom recipe is vegan and can replace meat/fish!

Growing Up and Mushrooms

Growing up in Nigeria, mushrooms were abundant and easily accessible. However, meat was scarce. But living here in the United States, the opposite is the case. My mother always says mushrooms are meat; I can credit her for my love of mushrooms. We add them to soups such as egusi, okra, and other local African soups. 

There were several occasions when my mother would mix meat and mushrooms in a pot of soup. She would use a small amount of meat and a large amount of mushrooms. Aside from adding mushrooms to soups, my mother also adds them to plantain and yam porridge. YUM!

Quinoa mushroom avocado bowl
can you spot the mushrooms in this quinoa bowl?

Why You Will Love This Easy Air Fryer Mushrooms Recipe

  1. They’re juicy and flavorful,
  2. They take only about 12 minutes to cook.
  3. Requires only few ingredients! 
  4. The texture is sublime.
  5. It’s a keto-friendly recipe.
  6. You can throw this side dish together in a pinch.
  7. Everyone loves it, and clean up is easy because you used the air fryer!
  8. A simple vegan mushroom recipe that can replace meat!
  9. You do not need to bread this mushroom recipe as the paprika and onion powder provide enough crust and texture!
  10. Perfect healthy appetizer especially for non-meat eaters!
A simple recipe of air fryer mushrooms requires sliced mushrooms, paprika, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, dry thyme, salt, and pepper! Making mushrooms in your air fryer is the easiest way to make mushrooms. It takes only a few minutes, resulting in the best tasting mushroom ever! You can add sliced air-fried mushrooms to salads and bowls or use them as appetizers or snacks. This easy salt and pepper air fryer mushroom recipe with paprika is vegan and can replace meat/fish!

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What Are the Best Mushrooms to Cook With?

Portobello, baby portobello, white button, and cremini mushrooms are the best options to cook with, and usually the easiest ones to find. You could also try oyster mushrooms or shiitake.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Mushrooms!

Mushrooms, Olive oil, Onion powder, Paprika, Garlic powder, Dry thyme, Salt, Black pepper and Maggi cube

How to Air Fry Sliced Mushrooms (Step-by-Step)

Here’s how to make delicious air fryer mushrooms you and your family will enjoy!

  1. Clean and prep

    It all starts with cleaning the mushrooms. You want to wash and dry them really well. Honestly, I usually buy them sliced, pre-washed and ready to cook which saves time. If you buy them pre-washed too, you can skip this step and carry on with the recipe. And sometimes if bought whole mushrooms I slice them before air frying.

  2. Cut

    Cut your mushrooms into halves. Unless you’ve bought them pre-cut too, then skip to the next step. 

  3. Preheat the air fryer

    With air fryer mushrooms, you can’t skip the preheating step. This ensures your mushrooms cook up to that perfect texture. Set the air fryer temperature to 400F and the time to 12 minutes. Press the preheat button to start preheating it. You will hear a beeping sound after it’s preheated, and that’s when you add the mushrooms! 

  4. Season the mushrooms

    While the air fryer preheats, you’ll put your sliced mushrooms into a big bowl and first sprinkle the olive oil and toss to combine. Then, add the other seasonings – onion powder, garlic powder, dry thyme, black pepper, salt, paprika, and Maggi. Toss or use a spatula to combine. Ensure to season every mushroom!A simple recipe of air fryer mushrooms requires sliced mushrooms, paprika, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, dry thyme, salt, and pepper! Making mushrooms in your air fryer is the easiest way to make mushrooms. It takes only a few minutes, resulting in the best tasting mushroom ever! You can add sliced air-fried mushrooms to salads and bowls or use them as appetizers or snacks. This easy salt and pepper air fryer mushroom recipe with paprika is vegan and can replace meat/fish!

  5. Air fry the Mushrooms

    Add the seasoned mushrooms to your air fryer basket and cook for 12 minutes. Make sure they are not too crowded. If possible, lay them in a single layer.A simple recipe of air fryer mushrooms requires sliced mushrooms, paprika, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, dry thyme, salt, and pepper! Making mushrooms in your air fryer is the easiest way to make mushrooms. It takes only a few minutes, resulting in the best tasting mushroom ever! You can add sliced air-fried mushrooms to salads and bowls or use them as appetizers or snacks. This easy salt and pepper air fryer mushroom recipe with paprika is vegan and can replace meat/fish!

  6. Toss/Flip Midway and Finish Cooking

    Halfway through the cooking time, toss the mushrooms and spray avocado cooking spray. Once they’re done, garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm with your favorite main dishes.A simple recipe of air fryer mushrooms requires sliced mushrooms, paprika, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, dry thyme, salt, and pepper! Making mushrooms in your air fryer is the easiest way to make mushrooms. It takes only a few minutes, resulting in the best tasting mushroom ever! You can add sliced air-fried mushrooms to salads and bowls or use them as appetizers or snacks. This easy salt and pepper sliced air fryer mushroom recipe with paprika is vegan and perfect for non-meat eaters and vegetarians!

What to Serve with Air Fried Mushrooms

Brown Rice Jollof Recipe. If you wish to stay plant-based/vegan, you can serve these sliced air fryer mushrooms with my tasty meatless Jollof rice. This healthy Jollof rice recipe with beets and plantains is nutritious, flavorful, delicious, and a crowd-pleaser and can pair very well with these air-fried mushrooms!

This healthy and insanely delicious brown rice jollof recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, kosher, and the perfect side dish for every occasion. This brown rice recipe cooks very quick, and has a yummy nutty flavor. This dish is a winner, a crowd-pleaser, and hands down the best brown rice recipe! Whether you are looking for Thanksgiving side dish or Christmas side dish, this recipe is just right and perfect!

New York strip steak is juicy, moist, tender, tasty, and packed with flavors from the garlic herb butter. This easy steak recipe will be a perfect match for these paprika mushrooms and a must-try!

Air fryer New York strip steak is juicy, moist, tender, tasty, and packed with flavors from the garlic herb butter. New York Strip Steak cooked in the air fryer is perfectly seared on the outside and juicy inside. This easy air-fried steak recipe in the air fryer is a must-try! #Newyorkstripsteak #NYStripSteak #Stripsteak #Airfryersteak #steakrecipe

Bacon Wrapped Potatoes. Small potatoes parboiled and marinated in coconut cream parsley pesto wrapped in bacon and baked to perfection is literal heaven. These bacon wrapped small potatoes are tasty, flavorful, tender and soft inside, perfectly toasted, and crisp outside. Pair with sliced air fryer paprika mushrooms for the best dinner!

Small potatoes marinated in coconut cream parsley pesto wrapped in bacon and baked to perfection is literal heaven. These bacon wrapped small potatoes are tasty, flavorful, tender and soft inside, perfectly toasted, and crisp outside. Whether you are looking for your family’s next best appetizer, or you are looking for that perfect dish to bring to the next potluck, these babies fit just right because they would please everyone! #Potatoes #Bacon #Baconwrappedpotatoes #appetizers #smallpotatoes

Healthy Salmon Recipe with Green Spinach Lime Sauce. Salmon is unarguably one of the best healthy fish; it is tasty, easy to cook, and protein parked. The best thing about this salmon recipe is that it requires only a few ingredients and you can perfectly pair it with these paprika mushrooms!

Salmon is unarguably one of the best healthy fish to eat; it is tasty, easy to cook, and protein parked—healthy salmon green sauce recipe cooked in the air fryer or on the stovetop will be ready in under 20 minutes. The best thing about this salmon recipe is that it requires only a few ingredients, and you can make it on the stovetop or in an air fryer. You will need spinach, cashew, lime, salt, and pepper for the green sauce. This salmon recipe is perfect for the holidays. #Vegetarianrecipe #salmon #airfryerrecipes

Sliced Air Fryer Mushrooms Notes/Tips

  1. Don’t overcrowd the fryer basket. If necessary, cook this in batches.
  2. Make to turn/flip midway through cooking. If not, the mushrooms won’t cook evenly. 
  3. Do not let the seasonings sit on the mushrooms for longer; the mushrooms may begin to wilt out because of the salt. This is why you season the mushrooms while the air fryer is preheating! 
  4. If you don’t buy pre-washed mushrooms, make sure that you get them completely dry before you season them. Use paper towels to pat dry.
  5. Your cooking time may change depending on how big/small the thickness of the slices of the mushrooms.  
  6. Use the herbs/spices you like!
  7. Please note that I prefer to slice the mushrooms or use sliced mushrooms because the seasoning really penetrates and makes for a better tasting mushroom recipe. On the other hand, if you do not wish to slice your mushrooms, you can absolutely cook them whole.
A simple recipe of air fryer mushrooms requires sliced mushrooms, paprika, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, dry thyme, salt, and pepper! Making mushrooms in your air fryer is the easiest way to make mushrooms. It takes only a few minutes, resulting in the best tasting mushroom ever! You can add sliced air-fried mushrooms to salads and bowls or use them as appetizers or snacks. This air fryer mushroom recipe is vegan and can replace meat/fish!

How to Store Leftovers

If you have any of these delicious mushrooms leftover, put them in an airtight container in your fridge, and be sure to finish them off in 3 to 4 days. You can also freeze them for up to 9 months, but I’d aim to use them up sooner than that. 

Air Fryer Mushrooms FAQs

How long to air fry mushrooms? 

You should air fry each batch of your mushrooms for 10 – 15 minutes depending on sizes. This cooks them to the perfect texture every time. If you have lots of them, make sure you cook them in batches. If you fill the air fryer basket up too full, they won’t cook evenly. 

Which air fryer do I need?

The good news is that you can air fry mushrooms in any air fryer you have. My air fryer has a basket, and I love it! Again, don’t overcrowd that basket, or you’ll have inconsistent textures in the batch. I have used this Instant Vortex air fryer for the last three years and have only good things to say about it!

How long do they keep? 

After cooking, mushrooms can keep for 3 to 4 days when properly stored in your fridge. You could also freeze them if you’d like, making it easy to meal prep. 

Can I freeze the leftovers?

Yes! If you made a ton of these air fryer mushrooms as a side dish for a big holiday meal, you can put them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 9 months. 

What is the best thing to serve with mushrooms?

Mushrooms go great with all kinds of things like chicken dishes, steaks, shrimp dishes, potatoes, and plenty more. They can also be a meaty stand-in when you want a meatless meal that feels satisfying and filling. 

A simple recipe of air fryer mushrooms requires sliced mushrooms, paprika, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, dry thyme, salt, and pepper! Making mushrooms in your air fryer is the easiest way to make mushrooms. It takes only a few minutes, resulting in the best tasting mushroom ever! You can add sliced air-fried mushrooms to salads and bowls or use them as appetizers or snacks. This easy salt and pepper sliced air fryer mushroom recipe with paprika is vegan and perfect for non-meat eaters and vegetarians!

Variations/Substitutions

  • Try making this recipe with different kinds of mushrooms.
  • Experiment with seasonings such as dried rosemary or sage. 
  • Try adding spice with cayenne pepper, Cajun seasoning, or chili powder.

Can I Make these Sliced Air Fryer Mushrooms in the Oven?

Yes, you can make this mushroom recipe in your conventional oven if you don’t have an air fryer yet. We love to use the air fryer a lot here, but no bigger if you’ve no air fryer. Simply season the mushrooms and lay on a single layer on a baking sheet. Cooking time may change, as you may need to add additional time!

A simple recipe of air fryer mushrooms requires sliced mushrooms, paprika, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, dry thyme, salt, and pepper! Making mushrooms in your air fryer is the easiest way to make mushrooms. It takes only a few minutes, resulting in the best tasting mushroom ever! You can add sliced air-fried mushrooms to salads and bowls or use them as appetizers or snacks. This easy salt and pepper air fryer mushroom recipe with paprika is vegan and can replace meat/fish!

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER MUSHROOMS

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A simple recipe of air fryer mushrooms requires sliced mushrooms, paprika, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, dry thyme, salt, and pepper! Making mushrooms in your air fryer is the easiest way to make mushrooms. It takes only a few minutes, resulting in the best tasting mushroom ever! You can add sliced air-fried mushrooms to salads and bowls or use them as appetizers or snacks. This easy salt and pepper air fryer mushroom recipe with paprika is vegan and can replace meat/fish!

Sliced Air Fryer Mushrooms with Paprika

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  • Author: Nkechi Ajaeroh, MPH
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Side dish
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan
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A simple recipe of air fryer mushrooms requires sliced mushrooms, paprika, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, dry thyme, salt, and pepper! Making mushrooms in your air fryer is the easiest way to make mushrooms. It takes only a few minutes, resulting in the best tasting mushroom ever! You can add sliced air-fried mushrooms to salads and bowls or use them as appetizers or snacks. This easy salt and pepper sliced air fryer mushroom recipe with paprika is vegan and perfect for non-meat eaters and vegetarians!

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  1. Clean and prep. It all starts with cleaning the mushrooms. You want to wash and dry them really well. Honestly, I usually buy them sliced, pre-washed, and ready to cook, which saves time. If you buy them pre-washed too, you can skip this step and carry on with the recipe. And sometimes, if I buy whole mushrooms, I slice them before air frying.
  2. Cut. Cut your mushrooms into halves. Unless you’ve bought them pre-cut too, then skip to the next step. 
  3. Preheat the air fryer. With air fryer mushrooms, you can’t skip the preheating step. This ensures your mushrooms cook up to that perfect texture. Set the air fryer temperature to 400F and set the time to 12 minutes. Press the preheat button to start preheating it. You will hear a beeping sound after it’s preheated and that’s when you add the mushrooms!
  4. Season the sliced mushrooms. While the air fryer preheats, you’ll put your sliced mushrooms into a big bowl and first sprinkle the olive oil and toss to combine. Then,  add the other seasonings – onion powder, garlic powder, dry thyme, black pepper, salt, paprika, and Maggi. Toss or use a spatula to combine. Ensure to season every mushroom! A simple recipe of air fryer mushrooms requires sliced mushrooms, paprika, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, dry thyme, salt, and pepper! Making mushrooms in your air fryer is the easiest way to make mushrooms. It takes only a few minutes, resulting in the best tasting mushroom ever! You can add sliced air-fried mushrooms to salads and bowls or use them as appetizers or snacks. This easy salt and pepper air fryer mushroom recipe with paprika is vegan and can replace meat/fish!   
  5. Air fry the Mushrooms. Add the seasoned mushrooms to your air fryer basket and cook for 12 minutes. Make sure they are not too crowded. If possible, lay them in a single layer. A simple recipe of air fryer mushrooms requires sliced mushrooms, paprika, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, dry thyme, salt, and pepper! Making mushrooms in your air fryer is the easiest way to make mushrooms. It takes only a few minutes, resulting in the best tasting mushroom ever! You can add sliced air-fried mushrooms to salads and bowls or use them as appetizers or snacks. This easy salt and pepper air fryer mushroom recipe with paprika is vegan and can replace meat/fish! 
  6. Toss/Flip Midway and Finish Cooking. Halfway through the cooking time, toss the mushrooms and spray avocado cooking spray. Once they’re done, garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm with your favorite main dishes. A simple recipe of air fryer mushrooms requires sliced mushrooms, paprika, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, dry thyme, salt, and pepper! Making mushrooms in your air fryer is the easiest way to make mushrooms. It takes only a few minutes, resulting in the best tasting mushroom ever! You can add sliced air-fried mushrooms to salads and bowls or use them as appetizers or snacks. This easy salt and pepper sliced air fryer mushroom recipe with paprika is vegan and perfect for non-meat eaters and vegetarians! 

Notes

Don’t overcrowd the fryer basket. If necessary, cook this in batches.

Make to turn/flip midway through cooking. If not, the mushrooms won’t cook evenly. 

Do not let the seasonings sit on the mushrooms for longer; the mushrooms may begin to wilt out because of the salt. This is why you season the mushrooms while the air fryer is preheating! 

If you don’t buy pre-washed mushrooms, make sure that you get them completely dry before you season them. Use paper towels to pat dry.

Your cooking time may change depending on how big/small the thickness of the slices of the mushrooms.  

Use the herbs/spices you like!

This is my air fryer; I have used it almost everyday for the last 3 years. 

Please note that I prefer to slice the mushrooms or use sliced mushrooms because the seasoning really penetrates and makes for a better tasting mushroom recipe. On the other hand, if you do not wish to slice your mushrooms, you can absolutely cook them whole.

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A simple recipe of air fryer mushrooms requires sliced mushrooms, paprika, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, dry thyme, salt, and pepper! Making mushrooms in your air fryer is the easiest way to make mushrooms. It takes only a few minutes, resulting in the best tasting mushroom ever! You can add sliced air-fried mushrooms to salads and bowls or use them as appetizers or snacks. This easy salt and pepper sliced air fryer mushroom recipe with paprika is vegan and perfect for non-meat eaters and vegetarians!

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9 Comments

  1. These turned out so well and were absolutely delicious!



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  2. These look amazing! They’re like the most perfectly sauteed mushrooms ever. I can’t wait to make them!



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  3. Stephanie says:

    These air-fryer mushrooms are so delish! The blend of seasonings make this a dish I will make again and again!



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  4. I absolutely love these mushrooms, so easy to make and so flavorful! The perfect side dish for a weeknight meal, and maybe my new favorite way to prepare mushrooms 🙂



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  5. Enjoyed these with dinner last night and they were a savory success! Turned out light, juicy and delicious!



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