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Mushroom cook time chart

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Mushroom	Method	Time	Heat	Fat	Done when
Button / cremini	Pan sauté	8–10 min	Medium-high	1 tbsp oil per 8 oz / 225 g	Deep brown edges, no pooled water.
Button / cremini	Air fryer	10–12 min	390°F / 200°C	2 tsp oil per 8 oz / 225 g	Shrunk, browned, lightly crisp.
Button / cremini	Oven roast	20–25 min	400°F / 200°C	1 tbsp oil per 8 oz / 225 g	Browned edges, concentrated centers, no pooled liquid.
Oyster	Pan sauté	7–9 min	Medium-high	1 tbsp oil per 8 oz / 225 g	Lacy edges turn golden and tender.
Oyster	Air fryer	8–10 min	375°F / 190°C	2 tsp oil per 8 oz / 225 g	Edges crisp, centers still juicy.
Oyster	Oven roast	15–18 min	400°F / 200°C	1 tbsp oil per 8 oz / 225 g	Torn edges browned and crisp.
Lion's mane	Pan sear	10–14 min	Medium	1 tbsp oil, butter at finish	Pressed slices are browned and meaty.
Lion's mane	Air fryer	10–12 min	375°F / 190°C	Light oil spray	Golden ridges, firm bite.
Enoki	Pan quick cook	2–4 min	Medium-high	1 tsp oil	Just wilted; stems still springy.
Enoki	Broil	3–5 min	High broil	Sauce or 1 tsp oil	Tips browned, bundles softened.
Shiitake	Pan sauté	6–8 min	Medium-high	1 tbsp oil per 8 oz / 225 g	Caps browned; stems removed or very tender.
Shiitake	Soup simmer	10–15 min	Gentle simmer	None required	Caps are silky and broth smells savory.
Portobello	Grill / pan sear	8–12 min	Medium-high	Brush with oil	Flexible, browned, juices released.
Portobello	Oven roast	15–20 min	425°F / 220°C	Brush with oil	Tender center, browned rim.
Chanterelles	Dry sauté	8–10 min	Hot pan, then medium	Butter after water cooks off	Pan dry, edges lightly crisp.
Morels	Butter sauté	10–14 min	Medium, then medium-low	Butter and olive oil	Tender throughout and browned at the edges.
Porcini	Pan sauté	7–8 min	Medium-high, then medium	Olive oil, butter at finish	Browned edges, tender centers.
Porcini	Rehydrate + sauté	20 min soak + sauté	Boiling water, then medium	Butter or olive oil	Broth strained and mushrooms tender.
Shaggy mane	Butter sauté	5–6 min	Medium-high, then medium	Olive oil and butter	Soft, lightly colored edges.
Maitake	Pan sear	10–12 min	Medium-high	2 tbsp oil, butter at finish	Fronds golden with crisp edges.
Maitake	Pressed roast	25 min	420°F / 215°C	Olive oil	Crisp ruffled edges.
Lobster	Pan sear	8–10 min	Medium-high, then medium	Olive oil and butter	Slices browned at the edges, tender centers.
Black trumpet	Butter sauté	3–4 min	Medium-high	Butter	Moisture gone, edges beginning to crisp.
Wood ear	Blanch + stir-fry	2 min blanch + 4 min fry	High	1 tbsp neutral oil	Edges lightly curled; centers springy.
Matsutake	Butter sear	4–6 min	Medium-high, then medium	Oil, butter to baste	Golden edges; stems tender but springy.
Shimeji	Garlic-butter sauté	4–6 min	Medium-high	Oil, butter at finish	Golden caps and a mostly dry pan.
King oyster	Scallop sear	6–8 min	High	Oil, butter to baste	Deep gold crust on scored faces.
King oyster	Oven roast	18–22 min	400°F / 200°C	1 tbsp oil per 8 oz / 225 g	Slices tender with browned cut faces.
Paddy straw	Stir-fry	3–5 min	High	1 tbsp neutral oil	Hot throughout and glossy with sauce.
Dried mushrooms	Rehydrate + pan finish	20–30 min soak + 4 min pan	Hot water, then medium	1 tsp oil or butter, optional	Mushrooms tender; broth strained clear of grit.
Chaga	Culinary infusion	40–50 min	Low simmer	None	Liquid deep amber-brown and aromatic.
Reishi	Culinary infusion	50–60 min	Low simmer	None	Liquid dark, woody, and aromatic; solids strained.
Truffles	Raw shave	At serving	No direct heat	Warm butter or cream dish	Paper-thin shavings hit warm food.