Description
Savory air fryer stuffed mushrooms bring Italian-inspired appetizers to life with creamy cheese and herb fillings. Crispy exteriors and rich interiors promise delightful bites you’ll crave at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms:
- 12–15 cremini or button mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 grams) salt
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.3 grams) crushed black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
Filling:
- 1/3–1/2 cup (50–75 grams) grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (8 grams) jalapeno or green chili, finely chopped
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.2 grams) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 grams) paprika or Kashmiri red chili
Instructions
- Delicately cleanse mushroom surfaces using a moistened cloth, carefully extracting stems by gently pulling sideways to create pristine hollow receptacles.
- Drizzle mushroom caps with fragrant olive oil, sprinkling with aromatic salt, cracked black pepper, and tangy balsamic vinegar, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Craft a vibrant filling by combining finely diced peppers, aromatic onions, fiery jalapenos, fresh cilantro, and melty shredded cheese, seasoning with complementary spices for depth of flavor.
- Meticulously load each mushroom cap with the prepared mixture, pressing firmly to ensure a compact and generous filling that peaks slightly above the rim.
- Arrange stuffed mushrooms strategically in the air fryer basket, maintaining slight separation to promote even cooking at 320F for approximately 9-10 minutes until edges become golden and filling becomes bubbly.
- Allow culinary creation to rest for a brief 5-minute interval, permitting flavors to stabilize and temperatures to equalize before presenting the delectable appetizer.
Notes
- Gentle Cleaning Technique Use a soft, damp cloth to clean mushrooms, avoiding water soaking which can make them soggy and affect texture.
- Stem Removal Trick Carefully twist and pull stems sideways to create a clean, spacious cavity for maximum filling potential without damaging mushroom caps.
- Dietary Flexibility Swap regular cheese with vegan alternatives like nutritional yeast or dairy-free cheese for plant-based diets, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delicious appetizer.
- Spice Level Control Adjust jalapeno quantity or remove seeds to control heat intensity, making the dish suitable for various spice tolerances without compromising flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg