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Air Fryer Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Recipe

Air fryer stuffed portobello mushrooms are a tasty game day snack. Hearty mushrooms are stuffed with cheese, bacon & jalapeños for spicy jalapeño popper taste in a mushroom.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 350 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 large portobello mushrooms
  • 12 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 teaspoons chili lime seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 3 jalapeños chopped and deveined
  • 1/3 cup Bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon onion finely chopped
Breading:
  • 1 1/2 cups crackers crushed
  • 2 teaspoons chili lime seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup milk

Instructions

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  1. Wash mushrooms by wiping them with a damp paper towel. Pat them dry and remove the stems.
  2. Dice the bell pepper, jalapeño peppers, and onion. Make sure to remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeños. Crumble the bacon.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chili lime seasoning, garlic, and salt and stir. You can use a food processor or mixer to combine the ingredients.
  4. Add the bell, jalapeño peppers, bacon, and onions to the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Generously stuff the inside of the mushroom caps with the cheese mixture.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine crushed crackers with chili lime seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
  7. Beat eggs and milk in another mixing bowl.
  8. Dunk mushrooms into egg mixture; then dredge in cracker mixture. Make sure the mushroom is covered with the breading.
  9. Preheat air fryer at 370 degrees F for 3 minutes.
  10. Put the breaded mushrooms in the air fryer basket. Keep them in a single layer and cook them in batches if necessary. Air fry the mushrooms in the air fryer at 370 degrees F for 15 minutes til the outside is golden brown and crispy.

Notes

  • For a crispier finish, lightly spray tops and sides of mushrooms with olive oil spray
  • Soften the cream cheese to room temperature before starting.
  • For a crispier finish, lightly spray tops and sides of mushrooms with olive oil spray
  • Soften the cream cheese to room temperature before starting.
  • If you want smaller mushrooms, you can stuff baby Bellas.
  • Try to pick mushrooms of the same size, so they cook at the same rate.

Nutrition Information

Calories 350kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 106mg (35%) Sodium 418mg (17%) Potassium 482mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1375IU (28%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 182mg (18%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 350

% Daily Value*

Calories 350kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 418mg 17%
Potassium 482mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1375IU 28%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 182mg 18%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.