Time
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Prep: 5 minutes
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Cook: 10–12 minutes
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Total: ~15 minutes
🍽 Serves
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3–4 (side dish)
📝 INGREDIENTS
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1 lb (450 g) whole mushrooms
(button or cremini work best) -
2 tablespoons butter, melted
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
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1 tablespoon olive oil (optional for extra crisp)
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
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1 tablespoon grated Parmesan (optional)
👩🍳 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
1️⃣ Prep mushrooms
Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel (don’t soak).
Trim stems if dirty. Keep whole or halve large ones.
2️⃣ Make garlic butter
In a bowl, mix:
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Melted butter
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Garlic
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Salt
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Pepper
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Paprika & Italian seasoning (if using)
3️⃣ Coat mushrooms
Add mushrooms to bowl.
Toss well until evenly coated.
(Drizzle olive oil if you want extra browning.)
4️⃣ Air fry
Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes.
Place mushrooms in basket in a single layer.
Air fry 10–12 minutes, shaking basket halfway.
✔ Mushrooms should be:
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Tender inside
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Golden on edges
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Juicy, not soggy
5️⃣ Finish
Transfer to bowl.
Sprinkle parsley and Parmesan if desired.
🍽 SERVING IDEAS
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Steak or chicken side
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Toss with pasta
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Add to grain bowls
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Serve as appetizer with toothpicks
🔄 VARIATIONS
🧄 Extra Garlic
Add roasted garlic or garlic powder.
🌶 Spicy
Add chili flakes or cayenne.
🍋 Lemon Butter
Finish with lemon zest or juice.
🧀 Creamy
Toss hot mushrooms with 1 tbsp cream cheese.
🔥 PRO TIPS
✔ Don’t overcrowd basket
✔ Shake halfway for even cooking
✔ Whole mushrooms stay juicier
✔ Butter + oil = best flavor & color
🧠 NUTRITION (Approx.)
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Calories: ~120 per serving
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Carbs: ~6g
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Fat: ~9g
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Protein: ~3g