Air Fried mushrooms and onions are tender, sweet, savory, and caramelized nicely with the perfect blend of flavors.
If you’re looking for an easy and delicious way to cook mushrooms and onions, look no further than the air fryer! This method is simple, quick, and leaves your kitchen smelling amazing. Plus, the balsamic vinegar gives these mushrooms a savory flavor that will enhance any dish. So give this recipe a try today and enjoy some crispy mushrooms and onions sure to impress your family or dinner guests.
Ingredients and Tools Needed
You’ll need a few things to air fry mushrooms:
- A bowl to coat the mushrooms and onions.
- A cutting board & knife to slice the mushrooms and onions.
- Measuring cups/spoons to measure out ingredients
- A wooden spoon or other utensil to coat the mushrooms in oil
- The air fryer basket – ours is tray style and very large to cook a lot at once. We have the Cuisinart Air Fryer.
How to Make Air Fried Mushrooms
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- In a bowl, combine the mushrooms, onions, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes, stirring halfway until the mushrooms and onions are crispy.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
-Serve them as a side dish with grilled chicken or steak.
-Add them to a salad for a crunchy and flavorful topping.
-Serve them as an appetizer with a dipping sauce such as ranch dressing or BBQ sauce.
-Use them as a topping for pasta.
-Use them as a pizza topping in place of traditional toppings such as pepperoni or sausage.
-Add them to omelets or scrambles for a protein-packed meal.
-Serve them as a snack with a dipping sauce such as ketchup, mustard, or ranch dressing.
-Make a mushroom melt by topping air fried mushrooms with cheese and serving on toast or a English muffin.
-Add them to soups or stews for extra flavor and nutrition.
-Use them as a filling for tacos or burritos.
-Make mushroom kabobs by skewering mushrooms with other vegetables such as onions, peppers, and cherry tomatoes.
-Serve air fried mushrooms over rice or quinoa for a hearty and satisfying meal.
-Add them to burgers or sandwiches for extra flavor and crunch.
-Make a mushroom dip by blending air fried mushrooms with cream cheese, sour cream, and your favorite seasonings. Serve with crackers or chips.
How to Store Air Fryer Balsamic Mushrooms & Onions
Assuming you have already cooked your mushrooms and onions in the air fryer, here are some tips on how to store them. If you plan on eating them within a few days, simply place them in an airtight container in the fridge. They should last 3-4 days this way.
For longer storage, you can freeze them. First, let the mushrooms and onions cool completely. Then, place them in a freezer safe bag or container. Label and date the bag/container, and they will last 6-8 months in the freezer.
When you’re ready to eat them again, thaw the mushrooms and onions in the fridge overnight. Then, reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes
Additional Air Fryer Recipes
Looking for additional recipes cooked in the air fryer? These are a few of our favorites we’ve tried!
- Air Fryer Pineapple
- Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Chicken
- Air Fryer Salisbury Steak
- Air Fryer Crab Rangoons
- Air Fryer Chickpeas
Air Fryer Balsamic Mushrooms & Onions
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- cutting board & knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound white mushrooms washed and sliced
- 1 large Vidalia onion sliced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- In a bowl, combine the mushrooms, onions, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes, stirring halfway until the mushrooms and onions are crispy.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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