Air Fryer Italian Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Caps
No pots, no pans, no oven necessary for this Air Fryer Mushroom recipe! Pork rind breadcrumbs, gooey cheese and mouth-watering portobello mushrooms... makes this a perfect appetizer for those family gatherings or a savory side dish.
Servings: 4
Calories: 416
Ingredients
- 4 4 inch Portobello Mushroom caps, stems and gills removed
- 4 Tablespoons avocado oil
- 4 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 Cup Crushed pork rinds
- 1 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ½ Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter
Instructions
- Pre-heat the air fryer to 400F.
- Brush the inside of each mushroom cap with avocado oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season the inside of each with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese in the center of the mushroom caps.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pork rinds, parmesan, Italian seasoning and melted butter.
- Spoon the pork rind mixture evenly into the mushroom caps.
- Spray the inside of the air fryer with cooking spray and place the mushrooms in the air fryer, 2 at a time (unless all 4 will fit) and cook for 12 minutes or until the tops are brown and crisp and the mushrooms are tender.
- Serve!
Notes
- Portobello Mushroom Size: I used 4 inch portobello mushroom caps. If you find smaller mushroom caps, those can be used as well. You will just have less filling in each cap.
- Avocado Oil: I use this oil because it is better for high heat cooking. Any brand will work. If you want to use a different oil, I suggest corolla oil or sunflower seed oil.
- Balsamic Vinegar: This ingredient really brings the flavor to these stuffed mushroom caps.
- Shredded Mozzarella: You can buy pre-shredded mozzarella but I would not recommend fresh mozzarella as it gets too watery.
- Crushed Pork Rinds: I buy a bag of pork rinds and crush them in the food processor. You can also buy them already crushed on Amazon.
- Shredded Parmesan: I buy pre-shredded (not the powder) parmesan cheese. You don't have to buy the fancy stuff.
- Italian Seasoning: If you don't have this in your pantry, you can use a combo of diced basil, oregano, and rosemary.
- Butter: Any kind will do unless you like to use grass-fed. The butter helps the top get golden brown and delicious.
Nutrition
Calories: 416 | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Fiber: 0g