Warm, buttery and full of umami flavor. These 4 ingredient Air Fryer Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites are perfect for snack or appetizer. Puff pastry encases savory mushrooms for this new twist on party food. Serve them with a cup of warm Masala Chai or cold Red wine Sangria to get the conversation flowing.
This is an easy-to-make air fryer puff pastry recipe that makes delicious, bite-sized appetizers that are the perfect for entertaining. I have served it for Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Eve and book clubs and kitty parties numerous times. It is always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients:
You’ll need just a handful of ingredients to put these delightful puffs together. Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
Puff Pastry : Puff Pastry is perfect for quick and easy appetizer. Use store brought puff pastry sheet. Make sure to thaw them properly on the kitchen counter. Use 1-2 Tablespoon milk to press the puffs together if needed.
Onion – Garlic-Mushroom Mixture : Olive Oil, Minced Garlic, Chopped onion and chopped mushrooms. I used baby portabella mushrooms but you can use any variety of mushrooms including white button mushrooms.
Seasoning : I am using red pepper powder and black pepper powder. Since caramelized onions and mushrooms have deep earthy rich flavors, you don’t really need too much seasoning. But feel free to use Italian, Taco seasoning or Cajun seasoning if you want to further spice it up. Since puff pastry is slight salty, adjust additional salt according to your taste.
Optional Garnishes : Fresh or dried herbs like chopped parsley, thyme or basil adds great depth of flavors.
How to Make Mushroom Puffs in Air Fryer :
How to prepare the puff pastry Dough :
- Thaw the frozen puff pastry sheet on kitchen counter. They should be easy to roll and spread.
- Dust the kitchen counter or work space with little flour so the puff pastry easy to handle and doesn’t stick to the surface.
How to Make Mushroom Filling :
- In a saucepan, warm the oil on medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and onion and let this cook for about 3 minutes till the onions get translucent and brown.
- Add the chopped mushrooms, red pepper powder, salt and black pepper. Let this cook for about 4-5 minutes until the mushrooms are completely cooked. Turn off the heat and let this mixture cool for about 10 minutes.
How to Prepare the Puffs :
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it lengthwise in 4 parts. On the 2 stripes, spread the caramelized onion mushroom mixture at a distance of about 1 cm from the edges.
- Put the other 2 cut pastry on top of the mixture. Cut the squares. Press down all the sides using a fork. You can slightly brush the edges of the sheet with milk so it sticks well together.
How to Air Fry The Puffs :
- Spray the air fryer basket with some oil. Place the mushroom puffs onto the air fryer basket. Spray some oil on top of the puffs.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes at 330 degrees Fahrenheit rotating halfway through.
Air Fryer Mushroom Puff Pastry
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 18.3 18.3 oz. Puff Pastry (store-bought) ( 520grams)
- 1–2 Tablespoon milk – for holding the pastry squares together
- 3 cups mushrooms finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 1 cup Onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced Garlic
- ½ teaspoon Red pepper powder optional
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Oil mist or Oil spray
Instructions
- Thaw the frozen puff pastry on the kitchen counter for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare Savory Mushroom Filling
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In a saucepan, warm the oil on medium heat.
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Add the chopped garlic and onion. Sprinkle some salt and let this cook for about 3 minutes till the onions get translucent and start to brown.
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Add the chopped mushrooms, red pepper powder, and black pepper powder.
- Let this cook for about 4-5 minutes until the mushrooms are completely cooked. Turn off the heat and let this mixture cool for about 10 minutes.
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Roll out the puff pastry and cut it lengthwise in 4 parts.
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Spread the caramelized onion mushroom mixture on the rolled-out pastry stripes at a distance of about 1 cm from the edges. ( on 2 cut sheets)
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Put the other 2 cut pastry on top of the mixture. Cut the squares. Press the sides hard using a fork. You may want to brush the edges with milk so they stick together well.
How To Make Air Fryer Mushroom Puff Pastry
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Spray some oil on air fryer basket to prevent sticking the puffs.
- Place the mushroom puffs onto the air fryer basket. Spray some oil on top of them. Air fry for 8-10 minutes at 330 degrees Fahrenheit rotating halfway through.
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Serve warm topped with dried herbs, sesame seeds, and other desired garnishes.
How To Make Mushroom Pastry in Oven
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Pre heat oven at 375 Degrees Fahrenheit. Follow Steps 2-8 as described above
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Place prepared puff pastry squares on the greased baking sheet in single layer. Bake at 375 F for 15 minutes turning and flipping them halfway through baking.
