These air fryer stuffed mushrooms are a perfect party appetizer!
First, clean and de-stem mushroom caps.
Then stuff them with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, shredded cheese, panko breadcrumbs and seasonings.
Pop them in your air fryer at 385°F for just 6-8 minutes and they emerge perfectly golden and bubbling.
They’re incredibly versatile too. Try Mediterranean or Southwest flavor variations for a fun twist.
The secret pro tips for mushroom perfection will follow!
Ingredients
- White or baby bella mushrooms
- Cream cheese
- Shredded cheese blend
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Scallions
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Black pepper
Adding creaminess and flavor from the cheese enhances the overall enjoyment of stuffed mushrooms, making them a delightful appetizer.
Recommended Tools
Making air fryer stuffed mushrooms is super easy when you have the right equipment on hand. These handy tools will help you prep, stuff and cook those delicious little mushroom bites without any frustration, leaving you free to enjoy the cooking process.
- Air Fryer:
The star of the show that gives your stuffed mushrooms that perfect golden-brown topping in just minutes.
- Mixing Bowl:
Essential for combining your cream cheese filling ingredients together before stuffing the mushrooms.
- Kitchen Knife:
Makes removing mushroom stems and chopping scallions quick and precise.
- Measuring Spoons:
Helps you add just the right amount of seasonings for perfectly flavored filling.
- Measuring Cups:
Ensures you use the correct amounts of panko breadcrumbs and shredded cheese for the ideal texture.
- Silicone Spatula:
Perfect for stirring cream cheese until smooth and scraping every bit of delicious filling from the bowl.
Using an air fryer allows for extra crispy results, making your stuffed mushrooms even more delightful.
Instructions for Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms
Ready to make some mouthwatering stuffed mushrooms in your air fryer? Let’s get started!
First, grab your 4 oz of cream cheese (make sure it’s room temperature!) and stir it until smooth and creamy. Mix in that ½ cup of shredded cheese blend, ¼ cup of panko breadcrumbs, and 3 finely chopped scallions.
Sprinkle in your seasonings: ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ¼–½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes (depending on how spicy you like it!), ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
Now for the mushrooms! Clean your 11-12 medium white or baby bella mushrooms thoroughly. Gently pop out those stems – you want to create little cups for all that creamy filling!
Don’t throw those stems away though; you can chop them up for another recipe.
Time to stuff! Take your cheesy mixture and fill each mushroom cap generously. Press the filling in firmly so it doesn’t fall out during cooking.
Preheat your air fryer to 385°F while you’re stuffing. Once it’s hot and all your mushrooms are packed with cheesy goodness, arrange them in your air fryer basket with the filling facing up.
Don’t crowd them – they need a little breathing room!
Cook those bad boys for 6–8 minutes until the tops turn a beautiful golden brown and the mushrooms are tender. If you’re using smaller mushrooms, check them a minute or two earlier since they’ll cook faster.
And voilà! Your air fryer stuffed mushrooms are ready to impress. Serve them while they’re hot and watch them disappear before your eyes!
Pro Tips
For a cleaner prep experience, line your air fryer basket with parchment paper cut to size before arranging the stuffed mushrooms, which prevents cheese from sticking while cooking and makes cleanup significantly faster.
Substitutions & Variations
While this classic stuffed mushroom recipe is delicious as is, playing with ingredients can transform the flavor profile and accommodate dietary preferences or what you have on hand.
- Mediterranean Style: Swap the cheese blend for crumbled feta, add chopped olives and sun-dried tomatoes and replace Italian seasoning with oregano.
- Spicy Southwest: Use pepper jack cheese, add diced jalapeños and substitute taco seasoning for Italian herbs.
- Gluten-Free Version: Replace panko with crushed pork rinds or gluten-free breadcrumbs and check that your seasonings are certified gluten-free.
- Vegan Adaptation: Substitute plant-based cream cheese and vegan shredded cheese while adding nutritional yeast for extra savory flavor.
- Meat Lover’s Option: Mix in cooked crumbled bacon or Italian sausage with slightly reduced amount of panko to maintain the proper texture.
- Seafood Twist: Add finely chopped cooked shrimp or crab meat and a squeeze of lemon juice for a luxurious appetizer variation.
Leftovers & Storage Tips
Though these air fryer stuffed mushrooms are at their peak when served hot from the fryer, you’ll occasionally find yourself with leftovers that are too good to waste.
Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to enjoy them again, pop them back in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350°F—they’ll crisp right up!
Pair With Dry Rosé
Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms with Garlic & Herb Cream Cheese
Creamy, cheesy stuffed mushrooms perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a delicious appetizer.
- 11-12 medium white or baby bella mushrooms
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- ½ cup shredded cheese blend (Mexican blend or cheddar and mozzarella)
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼–½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Stir cream cheese until smooth; mix in cheese blend, panko, scallions, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
Clean mushrooms, remove stems gently.
Stuff each mushroom cap with filling, pressing firmly.
Preheat air fryer to 385°F.
Arrange mushrooms in basket, filling side up.
Cook 6–8 minutes until topping is golden brown.
