Air Fryer Tuscan Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
These Air Fryer Tuscan Stuffed Mushrooms are a flavorful and easy appetizer featuring cremini mushrooms filled with a cheesy spinach and sun-dried tomato mixture. Cooked quickly in the air fryer, they offer a crispy topping and tender mushroom base, perfect for entertaining or a savory snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 18-20 minutes
- Yield: 12 stuffed mushrooms (serves 4 as appetizer) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1/2 cup thawed frozen chopped spinach, squeezed dry
- 1/4 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (about 4 pieces), patted dry and finely chopped
- 2 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
- 1 Tbsp. finely grated Parmesan
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Mushrooms
- 1/2 lb. cremini mushrooms
- 1 Tbsp. Italian-style bread crumbs
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the squeezed dry spinach, finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, softened cream cheese, chopped fresh basil, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Prepare the mushrooms: Remove the stems from the cremini mushrooms and arrange the caps domed side down on a work surface. Using a spoon, mound the spinach mixture into each mushroom cap, filling them generously. Sprinkle the tops of the filled mushrooms with Italian-style bread crumbs to add a crispy texture during cooking.
- Air fry the mushrooms: Place the stuffed mushrooms, filled side up, into the basket of your air fryer. Set the air fryer to 370°F (188°C) and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is hot and slightly golden on top.
- Serve: Carefully remove the mushrooms from the air fryer and arrange them on a serving platter. Garnish with additional fresh basil for a burst of color and flavor. Serve warm as an appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the thawed spinach to prevent soggy filling.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake these mushrooms in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-18 minutes.
- Use fresh mushrooms for the best texture; button mushrooms can be used as a substitute for cremini.
- The bread crumbs add texture, but you can omit them for a gluten-free version.
- Adjust garlic powder and basil according to taste preferences for stronger or milder flavor.
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