If you are looking for a delicious healthy pizza to enjoy, these air fryer portobello pizzas are fun to make! They are full of your favorite pizza flavors; you can make them in just 15 minutes!
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If you haven't tried a portobello mushroom pizza yet, it is time to give them a try. I have to admit; my kids were skeptical about a giant mushroom. THE KIDS WERE MUCH MORE OPEN TO THE IDEA once I added all the pizza fillings and toppings!
These mushroom cap pizzas are low-carb/keto, gluten free, and easy to make dairy-free.
Why Make These Mushroom Pizzas::
- Portobello mushrooms as a pizza base are way healthier than a pizza crust! If you haven't tried making air fryer portobello mushrooms yet, you will love how easy it is.
- You can customize these in so many ways with different sauces and toppings!
- They cook in your air fryer for around 15 minutes!
- I include oven baking directions for those who don't have an air fryer.
If you are trying to decide on what air fryer to get, I have a great list of the best air fryers for gluten free. I include a great pros and cons list for each model.
Ingredient Notes:
- Portobello Mushrooms - I like to pick large, firm caps.
- Pizza Sauce - There are many brands of gluten free pizza sauce, or use one of your own. I include my homemade pizza sauce recipe as well. The good homemade brands I like are Trader Joe's and Rao's.
- Cheese - You can use traditional mozzarella, dairy-free cheese if you are vegan, or have fun with other cheese flavors.
- Vegetables - Use your favorites.
- Meats - Pepperoni, sausage, etc. If you use pepperoni or sausage, just read the label to ensure it is gluten-free.
I made these portobello pizzas in my Air Fryer in order to cut down on calories and fat. You can easily fry these fritters, and I include directions below. Many often ask which air fryer I use; I primarily use my Ninja Foodi Air Fryer. If I need a larger basket area for a recipe, I use my Corsori Air Fryer.
I had a smaller 3.4-quart Corsori Air Fryer, but they no longer make the one I own. I am recommending the larger version of the air fryer I have. It frequently goes on sale so keep an eye out for sales!
- 1. The size is great for a family of 4.
- 2. Clean-up is really easy.
- 3. It cooks food really well.
- 1. The baskets are dishwasher safe, but tough to fit in our specific dishwasher model.
Air Fryer Directions:
Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400º F.
Step 1: Wash your portobello mushrooms and remove the stems. Put the portobello mushroom caps in the air fryer. Cook the mushrooms for 5 minutes with no fillings.
🔑 Sandi says: If you have a cracked portobello mushroom, set it at a slight angle in the air fryer away from the crack so the pizza filling doesn't melt out when the portabello cooks.
Step 2: Add the pizza sauce, pesto sauce, salsa, or any sauce you are using. See below for some awesome flavor suggestions.
Step 3: Add cheese, toppings, and dried basil to each mushroom.
Step 4: Cook the mushrooms for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golden. The more toppings you have, the longer it will need to cook.
Serve them hot. Using mushroom caps for pizza adds so much more flavor!
Oven Baking Directions:
No air fryer? No problem! Wash and remove the stem from your portobello mushrooms the same way as instructed above, but bake it at 400º F for 10-12 minutes. Remove it from the oven and drain any liquid. Add your pizza toppings and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Fun Topping Ideas:
- Sliced tomatoes and, or green bell peppers.
- Pepperoni, sausage, and other traditional pizza meats.
- Pineapple and ham for a Hawaiian pizza.
- Pesto and fresh mozzarella cheese.
Sauce Flavor Ideas:
- This homemade Pizza Sauce is great for those who love traditional pizza!
- My Nut-Free Pesto Sauce is a flavorful sauce that is perfect for pizza.
- If you love creamy cheese, my Gluten Free Alfredo Sauce makes a wonderful sauce for these air fryer portobello pizzas!
- Make it Mexican with my homemade salsa and cheddar cheese!
Serve With:
Recipe FAQ:
You can definitely eat the underside (or gills) of a portobello mushroom. If you decide you want to remove the gills for this recipe, use a small spoon to scrape them out of the portobello.
I wash the top of the cap in water, rubbing any dirt off with my hand. I then very quickly wash the underside. Shake off the excess water and pat it dry with a paper towel.
These portobello mushroom pizzas will keep fresh for up to 3 days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. I do not recommend freezing these pizzas.
More Gluten Free Air Fryer Recipes:
- Easy Air Fryer Fish Sticks
- Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon
- Tasty Air Fryer Roasted Cornish Game Hens
- Air Fryer Drumsticks
📖 Recipe
Easy Air Fryer Portobello Pizzas
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 portobello mushroom caps
- ¼ cup pasta sauce
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grape tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons pepperoni 8 slices
- 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400º F for 5 minutes.
- Wash your portobello mushrooms and remove the stems. Put the portobello mushroom caps in the air fryer. Cook the mushrooms for 5 minutes with no fillings.
- NOTE: If you have a cracked portobello mushroom, set it at a slight angle in the air fryer away from the crack so the pizza filling doesn't melt out when the portabello cooks.
- Add the pizza sauce, pesto sauce, salsa, or any sauce you are using
- Add cheese, toppings, and dried basil to each mushroom.
- Cook the mushrooms for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golden. The more toppings you have the longer it will need to cook.
Notes
Topping Ideas:
- Sliced tomatoes and or green bell peppers.
- Pepperoni, sausage, and other traditional pizza meats.
- Pineapple and ham for a Hawaiian pizza.
Sauce Ideas:
- This homemade Pizza Sauce is great for those who love a traditional pizza!
- My Nut-Free Pesto Sauce is a flavorful sauce that is perfect for pizza.
- If you love creamy cheese, my Gluten Free Alfredo Sauce makes a wonderful sauce for these air fryer portobello pizzas!
- Make it Mexican with my homemade salsa and cheddar cheese!
Oven Baking Directions:
No air fryer? No problem. Wash and remove the stem from your portobello mushrooms the same way as instructed but bake it at 400º F for 10 minutes. Remove it from the oven and drain any liquid. Add your pizza toppings and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.SPECIAL NOTE
Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.
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