Air Fryer Ranch Mushrooms
Air Fryer Ranch Mushrooms are a crunchy appetizer that combines the tang of ranch dressing with the meaty flavor of portobello mushrooms, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Breading Station Ingredients
- ½ cup milk Use unsweetened plant milks like almond or soy if desired.
- ½ cup all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
- ½ teaspoon garlic and onion seasoning
- ½ cup ranch dressing Full-fat recommended for better flavor.
- ¾ cup panko bread crumbs For extra crunch, can pulse in a food processor for finer crumbs.
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix
Mushroom Ingredients
- 8 ounces portobello mushroom caps, cleaned Slice into halves or quarters if large.
- Nonstick cooking spray For browning the mushrooms.
Instructions
Prep and Setup
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Set up a breading station with 4 shallow dishes: add milk to dish 1, mix flour and seasoning in dish 2, add ranch dressing in dish 3, and mix panko with ranch dressing mix in dish 4.
Breading the Mushrooms
- Dip each mushroom piece in milk, then coat in flour mixture, then ranch dressing, and finally press into the panko mixture. Place breaded mushrooms in the air fryer basket.
- Spray tops lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
Cooking
- Air fry mushrooms for about 7 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer to maintain crispness. For a crowd, multiply ingredients and fry in batches.
Nutrition
Serving: 2gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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