Crispy Air Fryer Okra
How to make air fryer okra so it's crispy and easy to make! I use cornmeal to get that traditional texture.
Equipment
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 cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the 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.
- Place the okra in the air fryer and spritz them with a little oil. Then, cook them for 7 to 8 minutes, until they're golden brown on the outside.
Notes
- Slice the okra evenly for consistent cooking. Aim for ½-inch pieces so they don’t overcook.
- Dry the okra slices well before breading. I pat mine with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Use a fork to dip the okra into each bowl. It goes much faster!
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Cook frozen okra in the air fryer (like the Pictsweet brand) from the store in a preheated air fryer at 400 degrees F for about 14 minutes.
- Reheat leftovers in a preheated air fryer at 350 degrees F for about 3 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 401mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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