Air Fryer Morel Mushrooms (No Breading)

Perfectly air-fried morel mushrooms on a rustic ceramic plate, showing their golden-brown color and slight crisping at the edges, garnished with fresh thyme leaves and a light butter drizzle.

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Air Fryer Morel Mushrooms (No Breading)

These easy air fryer morel mushrooms are lightly seasoned and air fried until perfectly soft and tender. No breading, no deep frying—just pure morel flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: All Recipes, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 53kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Ingredients

½ pound fresh morel mushrooms, halved and cleaned (or substitute cremini or button mushrooms)
1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional: 1 tablespoon melted butter and chopped herbs for finishing

Instructions

Clean the mushrooms: Cut morels in half lengthwise. Soak in cold water with 1 tablespoon salt for 5–10 minutes to remove grit and bugs. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels. Let sit cut-side down on towels for 20–30 minutes if time allows.
Season: Combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add dry morels and toss gently to coat.
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for 3-5 minutes.
Air fry: Arrange mushrooms in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 375°F for 4-5 minutes, shaking the basket gently halfway through. Larger mushrooms may need up to 6–7 minutes.
Serve: Transfer to a plate and serve immediately. Optional: Drizzle with melted butter and herbs just before serving for an extra savory finish.

Notes

Dry thoroughly to avoid soggy mushrooms.
Don't overcrowd. Work in batches if needed.
Cooking time varies. Larger morels need more time; smaller ones cook faster.
Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in the air fryer at 350°F for 1-2 minutes.

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