Air fryer gratinated pleurotus mushrooms, a quick and tasty appetizer or side dish, made in just a few minutes with very fast cooking in the air fryer. For the recipe, I used breadcrumbs as I didn’t have stale bread, but if you have leftovers, it’s perfect to use in this recipe, reducing waste by using leftover bread. The pleurotus mushrooms are delicious mushrooms available all year round, being cultivated mushrooms, a pleasure to enjoy, sometimes even better than meat. You can prepare them in many delicious ways. Gratinated, they are delicious and can be cooked in the air fryer in just a few minutes, so prepare them quickly or even in the traditional oven for about 15 minutes at 392°F .
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients to Prepare Gratinated Pleurotus Mushrooms in Air Fryer
- 7 oz pleurotus mushrooms
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs or stale bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp parmesan
- to taste parsley
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 chili pepper
- to taste olive oil
- to taste salt
Tools to Prepare Gratinated Pleurotus Mushrooms in Air Fryer
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Napkin
- 1 Air fryer paper
- 1 Small bowl
Steps to Prepare Gratinated Pleurotus Mushrooms in Air Fryer
Prepare a mixture of parsley, garlic, and chili pepper. Put in a bowl with the breadcrumbs, a tablespoon of oil, and the parmesan and mix.
Clean the mushrooms, cut off the hard parts, clean with a damp napkin.
Arrange the mushrooms on the air fryer grill lined with air fryer paper. Arrange the mushrooms with the gills facing up to hold the filling.
Lightly salt the mushrooms on the grill, put them in the basket, and then add a bit of the seasoned bread on each mushroom.
Cook for 6-8 minutes in air fryer at 356°F. Take them out and enjoy; they are excellent both hot and cold, the mushrooms are very tender and the gratin topping is crispy and delightful.
