Air fryer crispy mushrooms
Quick and easy, these air fryer crispy mushrooms are a delicious vegan side dish or snack, packed with umami flavor.
Steps
- 01
Clean and slice the mushrooms, then toss in a bowl with olive oil, minced garlic, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt until well coated.
- 02
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F), then place the seasoned mushrooms in a single layer in the basket without overcrowding.
- 03
Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- 04
Serve immediately as a side dish or snack.
Why it worksWhy do mushrooms taste so savory?
Why do mushrooms taste so savory?
Mushrooms taste savory because they're loaded with glutamate, the amino acid that triggers umami receptors. Nucleotides like 5'-guanylate, also present in mushrooms, amplify that glutamate signal several times over — a synergy that explains why mushrooms deepen the flavor of stocks, sauces, and braises even in small quantities.
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