Warmer weather is here & the perfect season to create these healthy & flavorful Air Fryer Portobello Burgers. A mouthwatering twist, on the classic burger, using portobello mushrooms, plant milk, panko bread crumbs, & nutritional yeast.
⅓cupunsweetened(unflavored plant milk, such as almond, soy, cashew, or rice)
⅓cupwhole wheat panko bread crumbs
3tbspnutritional yeast
1tspgarlic powder
½tsponion powder
¼tspsmoked paprika
4portobello mushrooms(stems & gills removed)
4whole wheat hamburger buns
chopped onion(optional)
leaf lettuce(optional)
tomato slices(optional)
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 390°F.
In a shallow bowl stir together panko, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, & paprika. Place ⅓ cup plant milk in a second shallow bowl.
Dip portobello mushrooms in plant milk and then panko mixture, lightly coating all sides. Gently pressing to adhere the bread crumbs to the mushroom surface.
Place mushrooms gill-side down in a single layer in air fryer. Air-fry 7 to 9 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and breading is crisp. Transfer mushrooms to a platter.
Add separated hamburger buns to air fryer, in batches if necessary. Air-fry for 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Repeat until all buns are toasted. Fill buns with lettuce, burgers, tomato slices, & any other delicious toppings!