In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, sesame oil, and minced garlic.
Place the maitake mushrooms in a single layer in the air fryer basket and drizzle them with the soy sauce mixture.
Cook at 300°F for 10 minutes.
Sprinkle the mushrooms with flaky sea salt, sesame seeds, and chopped thyme.
Drizzle the remaining 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil over the mushrooms.
Continue cooking until the mushrooms are browned and crisp at the edges and tender inside, about 5 minutes more.
Remove the mushrooms from the air fryer, transfer them to plates, and serve hot.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine advice:
Pair these crispy maitake mushrooms with a light-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir or a dry white wine such as Chardonnay to complement their savory flavors and crispy texture.