Air Fryer Copycat Red Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms
The Red Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms Air Fryer Clone is incredible! The best part is that it only takes a few minutes to air fry an entire batch to perfection!
Expert Advice for Creating Air Fryer Clone Red Lobster Encased Mushrooms
Correct Mushroom Preparation: To get rid of any dirt, gently wipe the mushroom caps with a moist cloth. To prevent them from getting wet, don’t wash them directly under water.
To make extra room for stuffing, hollow out the caps by removing the stem with a tiny spoon or knife, being careful not to pierce the base.
Equal Size: To ensure consistent cooking, use mushroom caps of comparable size. This guarantees that every mushroom is finished at the same time
Season the Mushrooms: Lightly season the inside of the mushroom caps with salt and pepper before packing them. This stage improves the flavor as a whole.
Refrain from overcrowding: Although it may seem appealing, overcrowding may cause spills and uneven cooking. Fill almost to the top or just a little mounded.
The air fryer should always be preheated for a few minutes before cooking. This aids in getting a crispy outside.
Make Room: Avoid packing the air fryer basket too full. To guarantee enough ventilation and uniform cooking, allow a certain amount of space between every mushroom.
Components
- one teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- One chopped celery stalk
- One sliced red bell pepper
- One tsp of Old Bay Seasoning
- One huge egg
- Twenty button mushrooms
- One tablespoon of olive oil
- Half a cup of chopped crab or lobster
- 15 crumbled saltine crackers
- One cup Instructions for Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
- Garlic, celery, and bell pepper should all be sautéed in a large pot with olive oil over medium heat for three to five minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- The sautéed vegetables should be combined with the egg, cheese, crackers, crab meat, and Old Bay seasoning in a small bowl.
- Fill the hollowed-out mushroom with the crab mixture using a spoon.
- Spray your basket with olive oil spray, and then place your stuffed mushrooms into the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 350 degrees F, and set the timer for 7 minutes.
- Sprinkle the cheese onto the mushrooms and air fry for another 2-3 minutes, just long enough for the cheese to melt.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!