Perfect Roasted Mushrooms (Fast & Easy!)

You won’t be able to stop yourself from eating these fried mushrooms! Fleshy, tender and juicy, they make everyone a mushroom lover.

Introducing our new favorite way to prepare mushrooms: baked! Yes it is fried mushrooms can turn even mushroom haters into hardcore fans. Tender and meaty, topped with fresh herbs, you may not be able to stop eating them. Alex and I made them the other day and we couldn’t stop eating them. In fact, we inhaled them in just a few minutes. These stunning sautéed mushrooms were at the top of our list… but the roasted version is just as irresistible.

How to Roast Mushrooms: Tips!

Fried mushrooms are easy to make: the longest part of cooking is simply waiting for the oven to preheat! They’re just as good as sautéed mushrooms, but completely indifferent. Pop them in the oven and you’re good to finish the rest of the meal. Here are a few things you should know about roasting mushrooms:

• Use baby bella mushrooms (aka cremini) for the best flavor. See section below!
• Cut them in half. Though you might consider slicing them, fried mushrooms are best cut in half to keep them perfectly juicy and not shrink.
• Cook over high heat. 450 degrees Fahrenheit is perfect for quickly cooking mushrooms until they are juicy and tender. All you need is 10 minutes!
• Season with fresh herbs. This seals the deal and includes the roasted mushrooms on top.

The best selection of fried mushrooms

The best type of mushroom for frying is Baby Bella Mushrooms (also called Cremini). Why?

• Baby Bella mushrooms have a strong flavor. This variety is a more mature version of a white button mushroom and therefore has a stronger flavor. It’s also a baby version of a portobello mushroom, which has the meatiest flavor. You can substitute white button mushrooms if you can’t find baby bella aka cremini mushrooms.
• Use Portobello mushrooms if you like! Portobello mushrooms taste delicious: they just look different. You can use them here very easily: just remove the stems and cut the hats into bite-sized pieces.

Use fresh herbs

Fresh herbs add just the right touch to these fried mushrooms! While not mandatory, they certainly take them to the next level. We used fresh chives and thyme that we had on hand. You can use any herbal blend you like, but here are a few that go well with mushrooms:

You can also use dried herbs in a pinch! We recommend Italian seasoning or a mix of dried thyme and dried oregano. Each time you substitute fresh herbs for dried herbs, use half the amount.

Ways to serve roasted mushrooms

Fried mushrooms are a fantastic easy side dish that just so happens to be vegan and plant-based. We love serving them with vegan or vegetarian dishes because they add a meaty flavor that is sometimes lacking with just plants. Here are some main courses that would go well together:

You can also use fried mushrooms as part of a meal! Toss them in pasta: like all of the pasta above, or just make spaghetti and marinara and toss them on top. (Of course, this alfredo sauce is delicious, too.) Or add it as part of a bowl of cereal or a salad as a main dish.

mushroom feeding

Need more reasons to eat mushrooms? According to The New York Times, here are some of the nutritional benefits of mushrooms:

• few calories and without fat or cholesterol (like all vegetables!)
• Lots of minerals and vitaminssuch as potassium, magnesium, zinc, B vitamins such as folic acid.
• Rich in antioxidantsIt is believed to protect cells from damage and reduce chronic disease and inflammation.

And that’s it! Everything you need to know about fried mushrooms. Let us know if you try them in the comments below!

This fried mushroom recipe is…

Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.

More mushroom recipes

Although I’ve spent most of my life hating mushrooms, I’ve changed my habits! Now they are one of my favorite foods. If you are also a lover, here are some other popular mushroom recipes:

Want more roasted veggies? Here are the best vegetables for roasting.