Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 32

Servings: servings

Calories: 198kcal

Author: Quynh Nguyen

These air fryer stuffed mushrooms are filled with a savory mix of Italian sausage, cream cheese, garlic, and parmesan, then topped with crispy panko for the perfect golden finish. They’re quick, crowd-friendly, and cook up in under 15 minutes—perfect for parties, snacks, or a make-ahead appetizer.

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Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 pounds baby Bella or white button mushrooms
½ pound ground mild Italian sausage
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ large onion, finely diced
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 ounce cream cheese, softened
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup panko bread crumbs, divided
minced fresh parsley, (optional, for garnish)
cooking spray or neutral oil (for air fryer basket)

Instructions

Clean mushrooms and remove stems. Finely chop stems and set aside.
Microwave cream cheese for 30-45 seconds to soften, then cool.
Mix cream cheese, chopped mushroom stems, sausage, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, parmesan, and half the panko in a bowl.
Stuff mushroom caps with the filling, mounding slightly. Press remaining panko on top.
Spray the air fryer tray with oil and arrange mushrooms in a single layer. Work in batches if needed.
Air fry at 350°F for 12–14 minutes, or until golden brown and sausage is fully cooked.
Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

Dry the mushrooms well after washing to keep them from turning soggy.
For a cleaner presentation, pipe the filling into the mushrooms using a ziplock bag.
Brush or spray the tops with oil or melted butter for a crisp, golden crust.
Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model, so check around the 12-minute mark.

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