Description

Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Ranch Mushrooms are a quick and delicious appetizer or snack perfect for any occasion. Coated in ranch seasoning and panko breadcrumbs, these mushrooms come out golden and crunchy thanks to the air frying method, delivering the goodness of fried mushrooms with less oil and mess.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

½ cup milk
½ cup ranch dressing

Dry Ingredients

½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon garlic and onion seasoning
¾ cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix

Main Ingredients

8 ounces portobello mushroom caps, cleaned
Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) to ensure even, crispy cooking of the mushrooms.
Prepare the Breading Station: Arrange four shallow dishes for breading the mushrooms. Pour milk into the first dish. In the second dish, mix all-purpose flour with garlic and onion seasoning. Add ranch dressing to the third dish. Combine panko bread crumbs with dry ranch dressing mix in the fourth dish.
Bread the Mushrooms: Take each cleaned mushroom cap and first dip it into the milk, allowing excess to drip off. Next, coat the mushroom in the flour mixture, shaking off any extra flour. Then, dip it into the ranch dressing followed by a thorough coating with the panko and dry ranch seasoning mixture.
Arrange for Air Frying: Place the breaded mushrooms in a shallow air fryer pan or directly in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray them with nonstick cooking spray to help achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
Air Fry the Mushrooms: Cook mushrooms in the preheated air fryer for about 7 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Depending on your air fryer model, shake or turn the mushrooms halfway through to ensure even cooking.

Notes

Ensure mushrooms are dry before breading to help coatings stick better.
Adjust cooking time based on size and thickness of mushroom caps and your specific air fryer.
Can be served with extra ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.
For a gluten-free version, substitute panko with gluten-free breadcrumbs and use gluten-free flour.
To make this recipe vegan, substitute milk with plant-based milk and use vegan ranch dressing.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Air fryer mushrooms, ranch mushrooms, crispy mushrooms, appetizer, snack, air fryer recipe