Red Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms are filled with a creamy, cheesy seafood filling and cooked in the air fryer until the mushrooms are tender and the tops are golden. This easy copycat appetizer gives you all that savory stuffed mushroom flavor right at home.
Stuffed mushrooms are one of those appetizers I can easily make a meal out of, especially when they’re loaded with a creamy seafood filling. Making them in the air fryer keeps the recipe simple and gets them on the table without heating up the whole oven.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Creamy seafood filling: Each mushroom is packed with a rich, cheesy filling.
- Made in the air fryer: They’re quick to cook without turning on the oven.
- Restaurant favorite at home: An easy way to recreate Red Lobster-style stuffed mushrooms.
- Great appetizer: They’re perfect for holidays, parties, or a seafood dinner.
Ingredient Notes
- Garlic: Fresh garlic adds savory flavor to the seafood filling. Mince it finely so it distributes evenly.
- Celery: Finely chopped celery adds a little texture and fresh flavor without overpowering the seafood.
- Red Bell Pepper: Adds mild sweetness, color, and a little crunch to the filling. Chop it fairly small.
- Old Bay Seasoning: Gives the filling its classic seafood flavor and seasons the lobster or crab without needing a long list of spices.
- Egg: Helps bind the filling together so it stays inside the mushrooms while they cook.
- Mushrooms: Choose medium to large mushrooms that are similar in size so they cook evenly and have plenty of room for the filling. Remove the stems before stuffing.
- Olive Oil: Used to lightly coat the mushrooms and helps them cook and brown in the air fryer.
- Lobster or Crab: Either chopped cooked lobster or crab works for the seafood filling. Make sure larger pieces are chopped small enough to fit easily inside the mushroom caps.
- Saltine Crackers: Crumbled crackers absorb moisture and help bind the seafood filling while adding a little texture.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Adds a creamy, cheesy element to the filling and melts as the mushrooms cook.
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Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
- Finely chop the garlic, celery, and red bell pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic, celery, and red bell pepper and sauté for 3–5 minutes, until softened.
- Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables, crumbled saltine crackers, lobster or crab, Old Bay seasoning, and egg.
- Mix until combined. Spoon the seafood filling evenly into each mushroom cap.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
- Arrange the stuffed mushrooms in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 5 minutes. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over each mushroom.
- Air fry for an additional 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Tips I Found Helpful
- Choose similar-sized mushrooms: They’ll cook more evenly in the air fryer and make the finished appetizer easier to serve.
- Don’t soak the mushrooms: Wipe them clean or rinse them quickly and dry well. Mushrooms absorb water easily and can become soggy.
- Chop the vegetables finely: Small pieces of celery, pepper, and garlic fit better inside the mushroom caps and distribute throughout the filling.
- Chop the seafood into small pieces: This makes the mushrooms easier to stuff and gives you seafood in every bite.
- Don’t overpack the filling: Spoon it into the mushroom caps without pressing it down too firmly.
- Cook in a single layer: Leave a little room between the mushrooms so the hot air can circulate.
- Add the cheese halfway through: Waiting until the last 5 minutes lets the mushrooms cook without the mozzarella becoming overly browned. 🍄🦀🧀
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Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms
Yield:
10
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
15 minutes
Red Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms are an easy air fryer copycat filled with lobster or crab, vegetables, cracker crumbs, and mozzarella cheese. They cook until tender with a hot, cheesy seafood filling.
4.3 Stars (34 Reviews)
Ingredients
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 stalk of celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 red pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning
- 1 egg
- 10 mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1/2 cup of chopped lobster or crab
- 10 saltine crackers, crumbled
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Finely chop garlic, celery, and pepper.
- Saute the chopped vegetables in olive oil for 3-5 minutes until they become translucent.
- Wash and remove the stems from the mushrooms.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed crackers, crab meat, seasoning, garlic, onion, and one egg.
- Spoon the filling into each mushroom cap.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
- Arrange the stuffed mushrooms in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 5 minutes.
- Top each mushroom with cheese.
- Continue air frying for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Choose mushrooms that are similar in size so they cook evenly. Chop the vegetables and seafood into small pieces for easy stuffing. Avoid packing the filling too tightly, and arrange the mushrooms in a single layer in the air fryer. Add the mozzarella halfway through cooking so it melts without becoming overly browned.
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