Name: Air-Fryer Mushroom "Bacon"
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 26 min
Total time: 31 min
Ingredients: 1 pound king trumpet mushrooms, cleaned and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, optional; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, optional

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Yield Serves 6

Author Mushroom Council

Mushroom bacon adds smoky, savory crunch to all kinds of dishes. Try it on salads, sandwiches, avocado toast, baked potatoes, breakfast bowls, scrambled eggs or simply enjoy it as a snack.

Ingredients

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1 pound king trumpet mushrooms, cleaned and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder, optional
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, optional

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Instructions

Toss mushrooms, oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, pepper, smoked paprika, onions powder and garlic powder together in a large bowl until coated. Allow trumpet mushrooms to marinate for 30 minutes.
Coat air-fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray and preheat to 375°F. Working in batches, place mushrooms in a single layer in prepared air-fryer basket. Cook, shaking the air-fryer basket halfway through, until mushrooms are crisp and golden-brown, about 9-13 minutes.

Notes

For a bolder smoky flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of liquid smoke to the marinade.

Portabella mushrooms also work well in this recipe: Use 1 pound portabella caps (cleaned, stemmed, gills removed), cut into 1/2-inch slices, and marinate for 15 minutes before following the remainder of instructions.

This recipe uses King Trumpet mushrooms

King Trumpet Flavor and texture

King trumpet mushrooms have a delicate, nutty flavor and a firm, meaty texture. When cooked, the king trumpet’s texture mimics seafood, like scallops. In fact, when its thick stem is sliced crosswise, the result can appear just like scallops, too. But the culinary creativity doesn’t end there; cut large king trumpet mushrooms lengthwise for slices that are ideal for grilling, sautéing, roasting, and any other cooking application that puts them at the center of the plate. They can also be fork-shredded for serving as a meaty option for barbeque sandwiches, tacos, or serving atop grilled meats.