Air fryer Curry Chickpea Stuffed Mushrooms : Indian Recipe
Do you crave curry and Indian spices as much as I do? If so, you need to add this air fryer mushroom Indian recipe to your must make list! This recipe is so simple to make and LOADED with flavor. Air fryer stuffed mushrooms are the perfect side dish or appetizer for your next Indian inspired meal. These babies also make the perfect bite-sized snack to impress your guests with at your next dinner party!
This air fryer mushroom Indian recipe consists of portobello mushrooms stuffed with chickpeas and peas, seasoned with curry, garlic, and ginger, and finished off with a sprinkle of fresh mint and cilantro.
This air fryer stuffed mushrooms recipe is SUPER EASY to make, loaded with flavor and can be prepped and ready in about 20 minutes! They are the perfect appetizer or side dish to make in advance and a great recipe for meal prep! Impress your guests (and yourself) with an option that is delicious, healthy, and super fun to eat!
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Air Fryer Portobello Mushrooms Recipe
Have you discovered the magic of putting mushrooms in the air fryer?! They are so satisfying and so easy to make! Air Fryer mushrooms make the perfect, low calorie addition to any meal! And when you stuff them with the right ingredients, you can create a dish that feels elevated and special…but is actually super simple to prepare!
A few things to feel good about
Portobello mushrooms are always a good idea! They are satisfying and filling, but are low in calories, allowing you to fill up, without being weighed down. Portobello mushrooms are also and excellent source of selenium, copper, potassium, and even contain a little bit of protein!
Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms
Simply tossing mushroom in the air fryer with a touch of salt and oil is delicious all on its own. But stuffing your mushrooms AND THEN air frying them…now we are getting fancy and incredibly flavorful! Air fryer stuffed mushrooms can feel like a pretty special treat, but they are actually super simple to make!
For this air fryer Indian mushroom recipe you will be stuffing your mushrooms with a medley of chickpeas, peas, garlic, ginger, and curry. This combination is complex in flavor, but extremely simple to prepare! The secret?…combining fresh ingredients with jarred curry sauce!
Curry sauce for air fryer Indian Mushroom recipe
Curry sauce is delicious. Why? Because there are a TON of ingredients in it to create a very flavorful, very complex sauce. Because of this, making curry can be very intimidating and requires a LOT of spices. We often do not have the time, energy, or the loaded spice cabinet to easily make curry…so for this recipe, I decided to make things simple and just went with a jarred, pre-made curry sauce!
There are many delicious jarred curry options on the store shelves these days. Many companies have taken a lot of time and effort to perfect their craft, allowing us to easily just open a jar when we are craving that delicious curry flavor!
One of my favorite jarred curry brands is Maya Kaimal. You can find this on store shelves at many grocery stores or online. Maya Kaimal has several vegan curry options that are all delicious! For this recipe I went with their Kashmiri Curry. This jarred curry sauce is mild with a rich tomato base and nutmeg. Feel free to swap this out for your favorite jarred curry sauce if desired!
What size portobello mushrooms should I use to make stuffed air fryer Indian mushrooms
Portobello mushrooms come in several sizes! I love this about them because you can cater the size to your particular meal. There are large portobello mushrooms, which I personally love to use for meals. Then there are small portobello mushrooms, aka baby Bellas, which are perfect for a bite-sized experience. The third option for portobello mushrooms is the slider sized portobello. This one is a happy medium, in between the large portobello and bite-sized options. I love using the slider sized for stuffed mushrooms, it allows you to stuff in a bit more stuffing, but they are still a perfect size for a finger food or appetizer.
For this recipe I went with the slider sized portobello mushrooms, but feel free to use the small, baby Bella size if desired!
How to make Air Fryer Indian Mushrooms Stuffed with Curry Chickpeas
As mentioned above, this air fryer mushroom recipe looks impressive, but is SO EASY TO MAKE!
First you will thoroughly wash and de-stem your mushrooms. Do this by using a little knife and cutting off the stems.
Next, combine curry sauce, chickpeas, garlic, ginger, and salt in a bowl. With a fork, smash the chickpeas and mix all of the ingredients together thoroughly.
Once the chickpeas have been mashed and mixed, add the frozen green peas and gently mix to incorporate. Yes, the green peas can still be frozen when adding them to the mix, they will that and cook in the air fryer.
Now it’s time to stuff your mushrooms! Evenly distribute the curry chickpea mix into each mushroom. To make sure the mushrooms remain moist during as they air fry, spray them with a light amount of oil, or brush on a light coating of oil. You can skip this step if you are looking to cut back on oil, but your mushrooms with come out a bit more dry.
Now it’s time to air fry your stuffed mushrooms! Place your stuffed mushrooms in a preheated air fryer. Make sure they are in a single layer, if you have a smaller air fryer, you will need to cook them in batches. Air fry your stuffed portobellos for 8 minutes at 375 degrees F. When finished, they will be slightly crispy on top and mushrooms will be soft, hot and juicy.
In 8 minutes you will have perfectly cooked air fryer Indian mushrooms stuffed with chickpea curry! Remove the stuffed mushrooms from your air fryer and top with chopped fresh cilantro and mint. Serve and enjoy!
What to serve with Curry Chickpea Stuffed Air Fryer Indian Mushroom Recipe
This stuffed air fryer Indian mushrooms recipe is absolutely perfect when you are looking for a unique, tasty finger food to serve at a gathering! They are the perfect two-bite snack that is sure to be a crowd pleaser! With combination of savory, complex curry chickpeas, juicy portobello mushrooms, and refreshing mint and cilantro…you can really give your guests something to write home about!
This stuffed air fryer Indian mushrooms recipe also makes a great appetizer or side dish for an Indian inspired meal! They are satisfying, yet light, making them the perfect companion for a meal that won’t totally fill you up and spoil your main course.
Although this stuffed air fryer Indian mushrooms recipe was intended to be more of a starter or finger food, you can absolutely make them the main course! Just serve them over rice with extra curry sauce and you will have a perfect, healthy, plant based meal!
If you want to make it a super light meal, serve these Curry Chickpea stuffed mushrooms with Indian spiced Coleslaw or a side salad!
Stuffed air fryer Indian mushrooms recipe is perfect for meal prep!
Looking for an easy option to prepare ahead of time? This stuffed air fryer Indian mushrooms recipe is it!
Simply prepare the recipe, but wait to air fry them. Store your curry chickpea stuffed mushrooms in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. When you are ready to serve them, just pop them into the air fryer for 8 minutes! Top with mint and cilantro, serve and enjoy!
You can freeze this stuffed air fryer Indian mushrooms recipe
Want to really get a jump on things? This stuffed air fryer Indian mushrooms recipe is perfect for that! Simply prepare the recipe, but do not cook them yet. Store your curry chickpea stuffed mushrooms in an air tight, freezer safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you are ready to serve, let the thaw in the fridge over night, then pop them in the air fryer. Top with mint and cilantro, serve and enjoy!
Air Fryer Curry Chickpea Stuffed Mushrooms : Indian Recipe
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 16 oz portobello mushrooms, slider sized Can substitute baby portobello mushrooms instead
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup jarred, vegan curry sauce I used Maya Kaimal's Kashmiri Curry, but you can substitute your favorite jarred curry sauce
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped small
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp oil Used to brush on stuffed mushrooms for cooking process. Can substitute oil spray
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your air fryer to 375 degrees F
Prepare your mushrooms
- First we need to prepare our mushrooms. Thoroughly wash your mushrooms and pat dry
- Remove the stems of the mushrooms. **You can save the stems for veggie stock or other recipe. Or you can discard the stems
- Set mushrooms aside
Prepare the Curry Chickpea Stuffing
- Drain and rinse your can of chickpeas
- In a mixing bowl combine chickpeas, 1/2 cup of jarred vegan curry, 2 cloves of chopped garlic, 1 inch of grated ginger, and 1/4 tsp of salt
- Using a fork, mash the chickpeas and mix to combine
- Add the green peas and gently mix to combine
Stuff the mushrooms
- Stuff each mushroom with the curry chickpea mix
- Spray your stuffed mushrooms lightly with oil or brush stuffed mushrooms lightly with oil. You can skip this step, but it makes keeps your stuffed mushrooms more moist as they air fry
Air Fry the stuffed mushroom
- Place the mushrooms in the preheated air fryer. Make sure to place them in a single layer. If you have a small air fryer you will need to cook them in batches
- Air fry for 8 minutes at 375 degrees F. When ready, curry chickpea mix will be slightly crisp and mushrooms will be tender and moist.
Serve and Enjoy
- Once stuffed mushrooms have cooked for 8 minutes, remove them from the air fryer. Top with chopped fresh mint and cilantro.
- Serve and enjoy!
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