Oh my goodness… these Air Fryer Sesame Shiitake Mushrooms are just TOO GOOD! They’re crunchy, salty, and just the right amount of sweet. Therefore, they are a splendid guilty pleasure when you are craving something fried!

Sesame Shiitake Mushroom Inspiration

Originally, we had something similar from a marvelous vegan Asian restaurant in our neighborhood. But they were heavily coated and seriously deep fried.

All-in-all, SO TASTY but something one wouldn’t want to eat too regularly. BUT… if they are air fried then you can eat them more often, right?! We think so!

Crispy Vegan Comfort Food

These sesame shiitake mushrooms are coated with a light flour and flax egg mixture and then cooked in an air fryer, so they get that delectable crunchy texture. The longer you leave them in the air fryer the crispier they will get, so we like to cook them until they are quite brown.

Afterward, the lightly fried mushrooms are thinly coated with a sesame glaze. The glaze consists of ginger, garlic, and a soy sauce base and it can be used on these amazing mushrooms or in just about anything- tofu, veggies, drizzled on fried rice, or more!

Switching Things Up

Additionally, feel free to either use all shiitake mushrooms or even use other types of mushrooms alongside the shiitake. We like to use shitake and baby bella mushrooms because it cuts down on the cost. Or you could simply use all button mushrooms- you really can’t go wrong with this recipe!

Get Ready for Air Fryer Sesame Shiitake Mushrooms!

If you are looking for a fun new way to enjoy mushrooms, try these Air Fryer Sesame Shiitake Mushrooms. They’re super tasty and light enough that you can make them frequently and not feel bad! Enjoy!

Air Fryer Sesame Shiitake Mushrooms

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Author: Meatless Makeovers
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Yield: 4 Servings 1x
Category: Appetizer or Side
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Chinese
Diet: Vegan

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Description

Crispy, sweet and spicy these Air Fryer Sesame Shiitake Mushrooms have it all. Well except lots of oil! A guilt free and DELICIOUS vegan side or appetizer!

Ingredients

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2 Tbsp. Flour (Gluten free, if needed)
1 Flax Egg (1 tbsp flax meal, 3 tbsp water)
1 Large Package of Mushrooms (Cut into bite-sized pieces)
2 Green Onions (Chopped for Garnish)

Sauce:

1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
1Tbsp Rice Vinegar
3 Tbsp Brown Sugar
¼ Cup Soy Sauce (Or Liquid Aminos)
2 Tbsp Water
½ Tbsp Arrowroot Flour (also called Arrowroot Starch)
2 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
1 Inch Piece of Fresh Ginger (Grated)
1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds (+ more for garnish)

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Instructions

Wash and chop the mushrooms and green onions. Next, mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Set aside.
In a small bowl combine the flour and the flax egg, whisk to combine. In another bowl, combine the ingredients for the sauce and whisk to combine thoroughly.
Set the air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
In a large bowl, toss the mushrooms with the flax egg and flour mixture.
Working in batches, if needed, fry the mushrooms in the air fryer until they are very crispy. Approximately 10 minutes.
After all of the mushrooms have been fried add them to a frying pan, over high heat. Allow pan to heat up for at least a minute.
Next pour the sauce mixture over the mushrooms. Be careful because it could splatter.
Mix the mushrooms around the pan, making sure they are all coated with the sauce.
Cook for about 1 minute to allow the sauce to reduce some.
Remove from the heat and garnish with more sesame seeds and green onion, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. However, they are always better the day of!