Air Fryer Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

These Air Fryer Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms are simple, fresh, and bursting with savory flavor from fresh basil, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and Mozzarella cheese. They’re quick and easy to make, low-carb, and great as a vegetarian dinner, or party appetizer!

Air Fryer Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Looking for a low-carb, quick and easy dinner idea? These Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms in air fryer are the perfect solution!

I used large Portobello mushrooms for this caprese stuffed mushrooms recipe, but you can use any kind of mushroom, as long as the mushrooms are about 2 inches in diameter or larger- anything smaller will be hard to stuff.

Use smaller mushrooms, if you’re planning to serve as appetizers- cremini mushrooms, aka baby bella mushrooms or mini portobello mushrooms.

Ingredients to Make Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms :

(full measurements in recipe card below):

To make these delicious Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, you will need the following ingredients:

• Garlic- diced
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt
• Portobello mushrooms caps- stems removed
• Low-moisture mozzarella-  I like to use sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, but shredded mozzarella, provolone, or a mixture of your favorite cheeses works well!
• Cherry tomatoes- I have used cherry tomatoes, however, feel free to use beef-steak tomatoes and vine ripe tomatoes.
• Fresh basil leaves
• Balsamic glaze- for serving

EQUIPMENT

Your main piece of equipment for this air fryer caprese mushroom is an air fryer, of course! You will also need a pastry brush, & cooking tongs.

How to Make Air Fryer Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms:

• In a small bowl, whisk garlic, oil, and salt until combined.
• Use a basting brush to brush the mushroom caps.

• Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray. Then place mushroom caps in the air fryer basket (gill side up).
• Air fry the portobello mushrooms at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, until browned and juicy.

• Using cooking tongs, carefully remove mushroom caps from air fryer basket. Fill caps with cheese and cherry tomatoes.
• Place back in air fryer and continue to cook at 400° until cheese is melted and tomatoes are softened, 2 to 3 minutes more.
• Transfer to a plate and drizzle each mushroom with 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar glaze.
• Serve and enjoy!

HOW TO PREVENT MUSHROOMS FROM GETTING SOGGY?

One trick is to use low-moisture mozzarella cheese. If the cheese is too wet, it will slowly seep through the mushroom.

DO YOU CLEAN MUSHROOMS BEFORE COOKING:

No. In fact, I’d avoid washing the mushrooms as it will soften them and they’ll become soggy once cooked. Instead, use a damp paper towel to gently wipe the surface clean.

HOW TO STORE AIR FRYER STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Stuffed mushrooms are best on the day they’re made, but leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer for few minutes, until cheese melts a bit.

These caprese stuffed portobello mushrooms are easy, cheesy, and perfect for sharing! Creamy mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil, and a light drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze make this Air Fryer Caprese Stuffed Mushrooms recipe phenomenal!

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