Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

• 16cremini mushrooms — large, stems removed and reserved
• 2 tbspolive oil — divided
• 3 clovesgarlic — minced
• 2 tbspsunflower seeds — finely chopped
• 2 tbspnutritional yeast
• 1 tbspfresh parsley — chopped
• 1/2 tspfresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 tspfine sea salt
• 1/4 tspblack pepper
• 2 tbspgluten-free breadcrumbs — or more sunflower seeds for grain-free

Method

1. 01

   Twist the stems out of the mushrooms and finely chop them. Wipe the caps clean — don't rinse, mushrooms drink water and you want them dry going in.

2. 02

   Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet and cook the chopped stems and garlic until soft and the moisture has cooked off, about 4 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the sunflower seeds, nutritional yeast, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs.

3. 03

   Brush the caps with the remaining oil and mound the filling into each, pressing gently so it holds.

4. 04

   Arrange filling-side up in a single layer and air fry at 370°F for 12 minutes, until the caps are tender and the tops are golden and crisp. Serve warm.