Air Fryer Okra
These crispy air fryer okra are perfect as an appetizer or side dish. It's easy to fry okra in the air fryer. You can make bite-sized okra or long fries in shape. Both ways they turn so perfectly done in the air fryer.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh okra
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
Prepping
- Wash the okra thoroughly and look for any blemishes or any sign of damage. Discard the okra if you find any insects or pests in it.
- Wipe them dry with a clean kitchen towel. And let them air dry for 2 - 3 minutes if required.
- Trim both ends of the okra. Cut them into halves vertically. For longer ones cut them in two equal halves and then slit vertically.
Season the okra
- Place the okra on a clean plate/ mixing bowl and add corn starch and seasonings to it followed by olive oil.
- Rub gently to mix or coat the okra with flour and seasonings.
Air Fry Okra
- Preheat the air fryer to 390 F (200C) for 3 minutes.
- Spray or brush a little oil in the basket.
- Then transfer the okra into the basket.
- Air fry the okra for 18 minutes at 390 F.
- Shake the basket or flip the okra after 9 minutes. The timing may vary by 2 - 3 minutes.
- Check for the desired doneness after 12 minutes. The okra should be crispy to golden brown.