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Air fryer okra recipe
5 from 8 votes

Air Fryer Okra

Rika
Air fryer okra is the perfect last-minute appetizer to serve at your next party. This Southern-style okra is fried to perfection in an air fryer, no oil needed! It’s so crispy, tasty, and not slimy.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 176 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 8 oz okra, (wash, dry, and slice the okra crosswise about ½-inch each)

Egg Wash:

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Breading Mix:

  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • black pepper, (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs and milk. In another large bowl or Ziploc bag, mix cornmeal, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Dip half of the okra in the egg mixture; remove okra, letting excess drip off. Transfer the okra to cornmeal mixture, tossing to fully coat.
  • Transfer coated okra to a large baking sheet or cooling rack. Repeat process using remaining okra. Chill in the fridge for about 15-30 minutes.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  • Lightly grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place breaded okra in a single layer and lightly spray them with cooking spray.
  • Cook okra for 5 minutes. Shake the basket and continue cooking until lightly golden and crispy, about 5 minutes more.
  • Repeat this process with remaining slices. 

Nutrition

Sodium: 314mgCalcium: 57mgVitamin C: 13mgVitamin A: 749IUSugar: 2gFiber: 4gPotassium: 288mgCholesterol: 41mgCalories: 176kcalSaturated Fat: 1gFat: 3gProtein: 6gCarbohydrates: 32gIron: 2mg
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