Description
These air fryer ranch mushrooms are a crispy, savory snack or appetizer bursting with ranch flavor and crunch. Quick to make and easy to customize, they’re perfect for parties, game nights, or a healthier alternative to fried snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz fresh mushrooms (white button or cremini), cleaned and halved if large
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 3 tbsp)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (regular or gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil spray
- Optional: chopped fresh herbs (parsley or dill) for garnish
- Optional: dipping sauce (ranch, garlic aioli, or spicy sriracha mayo)
Instructions
- Clean mushrooms by wiping with a damp paper towel. Halve or quarter if large. Pat dry thoroughly.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge mushrooms in flour, dip in eggs, then coat in ranch breadcrumb mixture. Press breadcrumbs on for extra crunch.
- Arrange coated mushrooms in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if needed.
- Lightly mist mushrooms with olive oil spray.
- Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Cook until golden and crispy. If needed, add 2-3 more minutes.
- Check doneness: mushrooms should be tender inside and crispy outside.
- Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired, and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and panko. For vegan, replace eggs with unsweetened plant-based milk mixed with 1 tbsp cornstarch. Shake the air fryer basket halfway for even crispiness. Do not overcrowd the basket. Mushrooms are best served hot and fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer for best results.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of the recipe (1 serving)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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