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Portobello mushroom fries breaded and cooked to golden brown on a serving try with a creamy dipping sauce and a pizza sauce.

Easy Portobello Mushroom Fries Made in the Air Fryer

Crispy, delicious and healthy! These portobello mushroom fries make a great appetizer for small gatherings or a fantastic side dish for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 151 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Portobello Mushrooms large
  • ¼ Cup Flour
  • 2 Large Eggs large
  • ¾ Cup Panko Breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon Water
  • ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt plus more for mushroom slices
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper or to taste
  • Olive Oil Spray or other cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Prep The Mushrooms:
    Gently twist the mushroom stem and pull to remove it. Using a small spoon, gently scrape the mushroom gills from the inside of the mushroom cap.
    Wipe both sides of the mushrooms clean using a damp paper towel or kitchen towel.
  • .Pre-Cook The Mushrooms:
    Spray the bottom of the air fryer with cooking spray so the mushrooms don't stick.
    Place mushrooms in the air fryer in a single layer (stem side down). Spray with oil spray and cook at 380F for 5 minutes. (Repeat in batches if needed).
  • Slice The Mushrooms:
    Remove from the air fryer and slice the mushrooms into ¼ inch thick fry-sized strips.
    Season the mushroom strips with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Prep The Air Fryer:
    Spray with cooking spray again to prevent the breaded mushrooms from sticking.
  • Prep The Breading Station:
    In the first small bowl add flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine with a fork.
    In the second bowl combine the eggs and water and mix well to create the egg wash.
    In the third bowl combine the panko bread crumbs, Italian Seasoning and parmesan cheese to create your crunchy spiced breadcrumb mixture.
  • Bread The Mushrooms:
    Working in small batches, add the sliced mushrooms to the flour, coat each side of the mushroom well, remove any excess flour.
    Transfer floured mushroom slices to the egg wash to coat well.
    Using a fork remove mushroom slices from the egg wash and transfer to the panko breadcrumb mixture.
    Using your hands, gently press the panko mixture onto all side of the mushroom slices one at a time to ensure all sides are well covered.
  • Air Fry The Mushroom Fries:
    Place the breaded mushroom slices into the air fryer. Be careful not to overcrowd the air fryer so that your mushroom fries will get crispy on all sides.
    Spray all of the mushroom fries with a generous amount of olive oil or cooking spray.
    Cook the mushroom fries at 380F for 7-8 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. No need to shake or turn during the cooking process.
    Serve these up with your favorite dipping sauce!

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 804mgPotassium: 389mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 296IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 2mg
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