Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

I love a great Portobello stuffed mushroom. Today I grabbed these large Portobello mushrooms from the produce market and knew exactly what I would be having for lunch! A great KETO and low-carb option, Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms.

If you are looking for a great appetizer or easy lunch or dinner, this is one of my favorites, and with very few ingredients, it’s a quick and delicious meal. Today, I packed as much cheese as I could fit into the mushroom cap and added some spices and garlic, and bam-a a great and healthy lunch option. (It’s also perfect for Meatless Monday!)

If you are looking for other great and easy vegetable recipes, some of my favorites are Air Fryer Butternut Squash Fries, Air Fryer Zucchini Crisps, or even Air Fryer Garlic Mushrooms.

What Are Portobello Mushrooms?

There are actually two names for these mushrooms; they are either called Portobello or Portobella Mushrooms. No one really knows how the name originated; three theories are named after a street in London, it was named after a TV show, or it’s an Italian word. However, they got their name because they are delicious when baked, air fried, or roasted.

They are both crimini mushrooms, but they are very large, although you can buy smaller ones. Today’s version is of a larger size. They have a lot of space to stuff, which is why they are so common. They also taste very meaty, which is why they are a great meat alternative.

How To Clean Portobello Mushrooms

Although you buy them from the grocery store, they need to be cleaned. Mushrooms are dirty by nature, so you need to clean them. Don’t worry they only take a few minutes to clean.

Most mushrooms needed to be simply cleaned. Just wipe the mushrooms down with a wet paper towel. Wipe the dirt away. Never submerge the mushroom into the water, as it will become waterlogged since mushrooms are sponges.

Remove the gills if they are still attached when you purchase them. The gills are part of the mushroom that fold over in the base. Since, we are air frying these, up, I left the gills and just cleaned them.

How To Make Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Start by removing the stem of the mushroom, and then use a paper towel to wash them.

In a small bowl, mix the basil, shredded cheese, Worchestireshi sauce, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Then fill the cavity of the Portobello Mushroom with the cheese mixture.

Set the mushrooms into the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 370 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 8 to 10 minutes.

What To Serve with Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms-

This can be served with anything or by itself. I love pairing this dish with a huge Homemade Greek Salad, which brings out the cheese’s flavors. But you can also enjoy it with a great Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup.

Of course, this would make a great addition to your Air Fryer Steak Dinner.

Try These Other Air Fryer Vegetable Dishes

• AIR FRYER BACON WRAPPED ONION RINGS
• AIR FRYER VEGETABLE OMELET
• EASY AIR FRYER TGIF FRIDAY’S GREEN BEAN FRIES
• AIR FRYER SHISHITO PEPPERS

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