Go Back
–+ servings
Closeup of air fried okra in a white bowl

Air Fryer Okra (Fresh and Frozen Breaded)

Samantha Erb
Okra is breaded with breadcrumbs and cornmeal to get that same fried okra taste you know and love!
5 from 4 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 184 kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces okra cut into 1/2-inch slices and tops and bottoms removed
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup cornmeal
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • sea salt or table salt to taste

Optional

  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees.
  • Set out 2 medium bowls and 1 small bowl. Fill a medium bowl with flour, the small bowl with the eggs, and the remaining medium bowl with the cornmeal, breadcrumbs, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  • Take turns dipping each piece of okra into the flour mixture, then the eggs, then the cornmeal mixture coating it on all sides each time. I use a fork to bread them faster.
  • Place the breaded okra in the air fryer and spritz them with a little oil, then cook for 7 to 8 minutes until golden brown on the outside.
  • Remove the okra from the air fryer enjoy!

Video

Notes

How to Cook Frozen Breaded Okra in the Air Fryer

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees.
2. Place the frozen okra in the air fryer and cook for about 14 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
3. Remove the cooked okra from the air fryer and enjoy!

How to Reheat Okra in the Air Fryer

1. Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees.
2. Place the leftover fried okra in the air fryer and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, until warmed thoroughly.
3. Remove the okra from the air fryer and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 401mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!