Air Fryer Okra Recipe (Crispy and Easy!)

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Indecisive about okra?you need to give this Air Fryer Okra Give it a try!cooking Okra in the Air Fryer Makes it nice and crispy (non-sticky!), but the ingredients are common and simple.Best of all, it’s flexible – use it if you have fresh okra, or make this Air Fryer Frozen Okra instead.

If you love making whole meals in the air fryer (who doesn’t?!), be sure to try mine Air Fryer Pork Chops, Air fryer salmonor Air Fryer Chicken Breasts Serve with okra – or browse my other Air Fryer Recipes. You can also serve these crispy okra as a crunchy snack.

What is Okra?

Okra, sometimes called lady’s finger, okra, or ochre, is a fluffy green vegetable that grows in hot, humid weather. It can have an objectionably slimy texture if not cooked properly, but that’s not the problem with this crispy air fryer okra recipe.This texture is also why it is often used in stews, such as OkraUsed for thickening.

ingredients you need

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for air fryer frozen okra, what each ingredient does in a recipe, and substitution options. See recipe card below for measurements.

How to Cook Okra in the Air Fryer

This section shows how to cook okra in the air fryer, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. See the recipe card below for full instructions.

1. Prepare the air fryer. Spray the air fryer basket with oil spray. Preheat the air fryer.
2. Season the okra. In a medium bowl, combine okra, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and paprika. Throw it on the coat.

3. Air fryer. Place the okra in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Chef, toss to half.

Tip: Don’t overcrowd the air fryer.

If necessary, cook the okra in batches to allow adequate air circulation around the okra and help it crisp.

How long to cook okra in the air fryer?

The cooking time for okra depends on whether you are using fresh or frozen okra:

• fresh – Air fry for 10 minutes, tossing halfway through.
• freezing – Air fry for 15 minutes, tossing halfway through.

Storage Instructions

• Shop: Store air fryer okra in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
• Reheat: Reheat in an air fryer or hot oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• freeze: Freeze air fry okra in an airtight container for 2-3 months. Reheat from freezer to crispy in the air fryer.

More Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes

If you liked this recipe, you might also like these other air fryer vegetable recipes:

Air Fryer Okra Recipe (Crispy and Easy!)

Easy Air Fryer Okra Recipe made with only 5 main ingredients! Cooking okra (fresh or frozen!) in the air fryer makes them super crispy.

Prepare: 5 minute

chef: 10 minute

All: 15 minute

Serving Size: 4 (Adjust the scale recipe)

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Tap the time in the instructions below to start the kitchen timer while cooking.

1. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.

2. warm up Air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176 degrees Celsius).

3. In a medium bowl, combine okra, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and paprika. Mix and apply. (If using frozen okra, there is no need to thaw.)

4. Place the okra in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Don’t overcrowd as the air needs to be circulated for best results. Depending on the size of the air fryer, you may need to make 2 or 3 batches of the air fryer.

5. fresh: Cooking Fresh Okra in the Air Fryer 10 minutestoss to half.

   freezing: Cooking Frozen Okra in the Air Fryer 15 minutestoss to half.

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recipe notes

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving Sizes in Recipe Instructions Above.

Calories 72

fat 4 grams

protein 2 grams

total carbohydrates 9.4G

net carbs 5.5 grams

fiber 3.9G

sugar 1.8 grams

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