Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms

cream cheese stuffed mushrooms in air fryer basket.

These Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms are filled with a super easy yet flavorful cheesy cream cheese filling loaded with herbs, spices, and green onions. They are ready in about 20 minutes, including cook time!

Course Appetizers and Snacks

Cuisine American

Keyword air fried stuffed mushrooms, air fryer stuffed mushrooms, cream cheese stuffed mushrooms, stuffed mushrooms in air fryer, stuffed mushrooms with cream cheese

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Servings mushrooms

Calories 60kcal

Author Maria Doss

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

Cream cheese filling

4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or use a mix of cheddar and mozarella
¼ cup panko bread crumbs
3 scallions finely chopped
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ garlic powder
¼ to ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon salt, or as needed
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Additional ingredients

11 to 12 White or Baby bella mushrooms medium size

Instructions

Make filling - Add room temperature cream cheese in a medium bowl and stir with a spoon to loosen it up. Add all remaining filling ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined.
Prepare mushrooms - Clean mushrooms and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Gently twist the stem to remove from the mushroom caps.
Stuff mushrooms - Using two small spoons, fill stuffing into the mushroom cavity, packing well inside and on top. Make sure to use all the filling!
Pre heat air fryer at 385°F for 8 minutes. Place stuffed mushrooms in the basket, spacing them evenly and closing gently to ensure they stay stuffing side up.
Cook 6 to 8 minutes, until the topping is golden brown in color.
Tip: Smaller mushrooms may be ready in 6 to 7 minutes, while medium-sized ones typically require 7 to 8 minutes for optimal cooking.

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Notes

Ensure to leave cream cheese at room temperature for several hours before making stuffed mushrooms.

I opt for a shredded Mexican blend, consisting of a combination of Monterey Jack, cheddar, Asadero, and Queso quesadilla cheeses. If the Mexican blend isn’t available, substitute it with a half-cup mix of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.

Use 3 tablespoons of regular breadcrumbs instead of panko.

This recipe yields a small batch, but it's effortless to double or triple for a larger gathering. Ensure to air fry in multiple batches, avoiding overcrowding the air fryer for the best results.

I used the Instant Vortex 6-quart air fryer for this recipe. As air fryers can vary in heating mechanisms, I suggest checking the progress around the 6-minute mark to ensure they cook evenly and to your desired level of doneness.

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