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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Meal Type » Global Snacks/ Appetizers » Air Fryer Okra

    Published: Jun 16, 2021 | Last Updated On: Jun 18, 2021 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Air Fryer Okra

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    These air fryer okra are easy to make, fuss-free, and great to munch on whenever the hunger strikes. Make this crispy treat in under 15 minutes using simple ingredients and very little oil.

    Try a few more air fryer recipes, that are a breeze to make with absolutely no fuss – Air Fryer Salmon, Air Fryer Frozen French Fries, Air Fryer Tater Tots, Air Fryer Broccoli, and Air Fryer Potato Wedges.

    Air fryer okra served in a bowl.
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    About This Recipe

    Ever tried frying okra in an air fryer? These air fryer okra are crispy, crunchy, and with no sliminess. Serve this healthy okra dish as a side with your meals, top them on your salads or soups or serve them as an appetizer with a dipping sauce.

    Breaded with flour, eggs, & breadcrumbs, and then air-fried to golden-brown perfection, the fresh okra gets super crispy with only a few sprays of oil. Frying the okra in the air fryer is also less messy, less time-consuming, and fuss-free.

    Ingredients

    Air fryer okra ingredients.

    Okra – Get your hands on bright green, smooth, tender, and blemish-free okra. Do not get the ones that have brown spots or dry ends. Wash and pat them dry completely, otherwise, they might turn slimy while air frying.

    Can you air fry frozen okra?

    You can also use frozen okra instead of fresh. Thaw completely, pat dry and then follow the same procedure as mentioned below. Using frozen okra can save you a little time.

    If you don’t have time to make fried okra from scratch, try making breaded frozen okra. Put the frozen breaded okra in the basket of the air fryer. Air fry at 350 degrees F for about 12-15 minutes until crispy, shaking the basket once or twice during cooking.

    How to avoid slimy okra?

    If there is any moisture left in the okra after slicing, it will become slimy. So make sure you pat it dry completely with a paper towel before air frying.

    Egg – Egg helps the flour and bread crumbs to stick properly to the okra. If you want to make these vegetarian, replace the egg with buttermilk.

    Flour Mixture – Prepare a mixture of all-purpose flour, salt, ground pepper, and garlic powder. You can add hot paprika to this mixture for a spicy kick.

    Bread Crumbs – I prefer to use panko bread crumbs to coat the okra as they give it a crispy and crunchy outer layer. You can use regular breadcrumbs too. Don’t have bread crumbs? Use cornmeal instead.

    You can also use flavored breadcrumbs for added flavor.

    Oil – Spray a little olive oil or coconut oil to make the okra super crispy. You can also use other high smoke point oils such as avocado oil or sesame oil.

    How to make Air Fryer Okra?

    Start with washing and cutting 8 oz (225 g) fresh okra. Wipe each of them with a paper towel. Chop off the stems and ends, then cut into 1″ pieces.

    To make sure okra doesn’t turn slimy, I like to wash them a day prior to cooking to get rid of any extra moisture. Also, use a very sharp knife to chop.

    In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon water, set aside.

    Egg mixed with water in a bowl.

    Stir together 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder in a medium bowl.

    Flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder mixed in a bowl.

    Toss the okra in the flour mixture.

    Okra tossed with flour mixture.
    Okra coated with flour.

    Then dip each piece in the egg mixture, and finally in the bread crumbs. You can use a fork to dip the pieces in the egg and then use one of your hand to coat them with breadcrumbs.

    Okra dipped in egg.
    Coated with breadcrumbs.

    Line the basket of the air fryer with aluminum foil or perforated parchment paper (less messy) and transfer the breaded okra to the basket. Arrange them in a single layer and do not overcrowd.

    Okra lined in the basket of the air fryer.

    Spray with cooking oil and air fry at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until golden, shaking the basket every 4 minutes. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you will likely need to do this in two batches.

    Ready air fryer okra.

    Serving Suggestions

    Air fryer okra is a great snack to munch on a movie or game night! At home, we also enjoy it with our evening cup of coffee or tea. Serve it with a creamy dip like boom boom sauce, chipotle ranch, or yum yum sauce.

    You can also serve it on the side with your meals, such as soup, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, grilled meat etc.

    Adding it to the top of your salad is also a great idea! Replace deep-fried potato chips or wedges with this healthy air-fried okra.

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    These air fryer okra are easy to make, fuss-free, and great to munch on whenever the hunger strikes. Make this crispy treat in under 15 minutes using simple ingredients and very little oil.

    Air Fryer Okra Recipe

    These air fryer okra are easy to make, fuss-free, and great to munch on whenever the hunger strikes. Make this crispy treat in under 15 minutes using simple ingredients and very little oil.
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    Course: Side Dish, Snacks and Appetizer
    Cuisine: American, Continental
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 100kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 8 ounces okra ((225 g))
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon water
    • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
    • 1 tablespoon light olive oil
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    Instructions

    • Start with washing and cutting fresh okra. Chop off the stems and ends, then cut into 1″ pieces.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together a large egg and 1 teaspoon water, set aside.
    • Stir together all-purpose flour, salt, ground pepper, and garlic powder in a medium bowl.
    • Toss the okra in the flour mixture.
    • Then dip each piece in the egg mixture, and finally in the bread crumbs.
    • Line the basket of the air fryer with aluminium foil or perforated parchment paper and transfer the breaded okra to the basket. Arrange them in a single layer.
    • Spray with oil and air fry at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until golden, shaking the basket every 4 minutes. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you will likely need to do this in two batches. Serve!

    Notes

    My recipe uses breadcrumbs, but if you want to make Southern-style okra then you can use cornmeal instead.
    To make a vegetarian version of okra, replace eggs with buttermilk.
    To make it without breading, toss the chopped okra with olive oil, salt, and pepper and air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket every 4 minutes.
    While air frying okra, shake the basket a few times for even cooking. Make sure that you shake it lightly so that the breading doesn’t fall off.
    Do not overload your air fryer basket, fry in batches if you want a larger quantity. The cooking time may also vary a bit, depending on which air fryer you own.
    The okra looks like a lot initially, but once you air fry, it shrinks quite a bit.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 466IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg
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