CREAM CHEESE STUFFED AIR FRYER MUSHROOMS

Change up your braai sides this year with these more-ish mushrooms. Packed with cream cheese and a crunchy topping, these are bound to be a hit around the table.

INGREDIENTS

• 8 large portobello mushrooms, wiped clean
• 5 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped
• 5 peppadews, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon origanum
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

METHOD

1. Remove the stems from the mushrooms. You can chop these finely and add them to the cream cheese or freeze these and use them for another dish.
2. In a bowl, add the cream cheese, spring onion, peppadews, garlic powder, origanum and seasonings. Mix well.
3. In another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
4. Fill the mushrooms with the cream cheese mixture and then top with breadcrumbs.
5. Drizzle melted butter over each mushroom.
6. Place in the air fryer and bake at 200°C for 15 minutes.
7. Serve hot alongside all your favourite braai proteins.