Stuffed Mushrooms with Cream Cheese (Printable version)

Savory mushrooms filled with creamy spinach and cheese, crisped in the air fryer for a quick flavorful appetizer.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Mushrooms

01 - 16 medium white or cremini mushrooms, stems removed and wiped clean

→ Filling

02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 oz fresh spinach, finely chopped
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, optional for texture
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
10 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

→ Topping

11 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
12 - Olive oil spray

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Gently remove the stems from the mushrooms and finely chop them. Set the chopped stems aside.
03 - In a skillet over medium heat, combine chopped mushroom stems and spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts and excess moisture evaporates. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cooked spinach and mushroom stems, minced garlic, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until smooth and well combined.
05 - Spoon the filling evenly into each mushroom cap, mounding slightly. Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top.
06 - Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Arrange stuffed mushrooms in a single layer. Mist the tops lightly with olive oil spray.
07 - Air fry at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender and tops are golden brown.
08 - Remove from air fryer, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 27 minutes — a fast and fuss-free appetizer from start to finish.
  • Vegetarian and low-carb — a crowd-pleasing option that suits a variety of dietary preferences.
  • Air fryer magic — perfectly golden tops and tender mushrooms without the need for a hot oven.
  • Endlessly adaptable — swap the spinach, add bacon or sun-dried tomatoes, or make it gluten-free with ease.
  • Party-perfect — makes about 16 stuffed mushrooms, ideal for sharing.
02 -
  • Dry your mushrooms well — wipe them with a damp cloth rather than rinsing to prevent excess moisture.
  • Cook off the moisture — do not skip the step of sautéing the mushroom stems and spinach; this keeps the filling thick and the caps crisp.
  • Soften the cream cheese — room-temperature cream cheese blends much more smoothly into the filling.
  • Single layer only — arrange mushrooms in a single layer in the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and golden tops.
  • Olive oil spray — a light mist on top of the filled mushrooms before air frying helps achieve that beautifully golden Parmesan crust.
  • Gluten-free option — simply omit the breadcrumbs or substitute with a gluten-free alternative without affecting the overall flavor.
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