Air Fryer Okra Recipe

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Make these healthy air fryer fried okra beans two ways — lightly coated or fully crumbed — for the crispiest, most irresistible air fryer roasted okra.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 88kcal

Author: Nivenka

Equipment

Instant Pot Air Fryer Vortex Plus

Ingredients

For Both Methods

1 lb okra beans cut into 2–3 pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour or gluten-free
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powde
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper

For Crumbed Air Fryer Fried Okra

2 eggs
2 tablespoon flour in addition to the other two
½ cup breadcrumbs

To serve:

Lemon wedges
Dipping sauce of choice

Instructions

Preheat Air Fryer:

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (205°C). Spray the basket with oil.

Prepare the okra

Cut okra beans into 2-3 pieces. You can cut off the tails if they are extra firm but not essential, they cook through and become tender.
Whisk eggs in a bowl. Add the okra, stir to coat, and let sit for a few minutes.
In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, 4 tablespoons flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Working in batches, dip the okra from the egg mixture into the crumb mixture, coating well.

Air fry the okra:

Arrange in the air fryer basket with space between pieces. Spray lightly with oil.
Air fry for 6–7 minutes, shake or turn, spray lightly again, then air fry for another 5 minutes or until golden and crispy.

Notes

Don’t overcrowd the basket: air needs to circulate for crispiness.
Use panko for extra crunch: especially for the crumbed version.
Want more spice? Add cayenne, chipotle powder, or chili flakes.
Gluten-free option: use GF flour + GF breadcrumbs.
Make ahead: cut the okra ahead of time and refrigerate; coat + cook just before serving for best texture.
Storage: store cooked okra in an airtight container for up to 2 days; re-air-fry 3–4 minutes to re-crisp.
Freezing: crumbed version freezes best — freeze uncooked coated okra on a tray, then bag; air fry from frozen, adding 3–4 extra minutes.

Storage: Store cooked okra in an airtight container for up to 2 days; re-air-fry 3–4 minutes to re-crisp.Freezing: crumbed version freezes best — freeze uncooked coated okra on a tray, then bag; air fry from frozen, adding 3–4 extra minutes.

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