Air Fryer Beginner 25 min

Air fryer crispy mushrooms

Sliced mushrooms seasoned with soy sauce and garlic, then air fried until golden and crispy in 15 minutes.

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Steps

  1. 01

    Clean and slice the mushrooms, then toss in a bowl with olive oil, minced garlic, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt until well coated.

  2. 02

    Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F), then place the seasoned mushrooms in a single layer in the basket without overcrowding.

  3. 03

    Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

  4. 04

    Serve immediately as a side dish or snack.

Why it works

What is umami and why does it make food taste better?

Mushrooms taste savory because they're loaded with glutamate, the amino acid that triggers umami receptors. Nucleotides like 5'-guanylate, also present in mushrooms, amplify that glutamate signal several times over — a synergy that explains why mushrooms deepen the flavor of stocks, sauces, and braises even in small quantities.

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Clean and slice the mushrooms, then toss in a bowl with olive oil, minced garlic, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt until well coated.

Mushrooms 500 g
Olive oil 2 tbsp
Garlic 1 tsp
Soy sauce 1 tbsp
Black pepper 0.5 tsp
Salt 0.25 tsp