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Air Fryer Fried Okra

July 2, 2021
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vegan air fryer fried okra

Are you searching for vegan snacks? If yes, then try making air fryer fried okra. This vegan air fryer fried okra can be served as an easy snack or you can also serve them as a side dish.

Air fry okra chips are our (me and my boyfriend’s) favorite snack to munch on. We even have them as a side dish with fried rice, frozen chicken breast in air fryer, air fryer pork belly, and many more.

Air fryer fried okra is crispy and full of flavor. Once you start eating them you can’t stop yourself until you finish them all. Trust me you’ll be amazed by the result.

I remember having Southern air fried okra for the first time at my friend’s party. It was delicious and I had to try it for myself.

Talking about me, I like to make air fryer fried okra fresh but you can also use the frozen ones if you already have them. And mainly I like my air-fried okra with minimal and simple ingredients. However, you can add breadcrumbs, cornmeal, or flour for extra crunch. It’s up to you.

Today I’ll be sharing two types of air fryer fried okra recipes. You can pick one of the recipes you would like to make. And don’t miss out on the tips and tricks for making an easy fried okra air fryer.

How to make air fryer fried okra?

Making okra in an air fryer is easy and quick. You can always choose the seasoning you like while making okra in air fryer. I’m making this recipe for one person but you can adjust according to your requirement.

Let’s see what are the ingredients needed to make crunchy and delicious air fryer fried okra.

Ingredients for fried okra air fryer without cornmeal:

  • ½ pound okra (fresh or frozen) I’ve used fresh okra for the recipe
  • 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable/olive) I’ve used vegetable oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

air fry okra chips

Ingredients for air fryer fried okra with cornmeal:

  • ½ pound okra (fresh/frozen)
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil

Instruction:

Step One: Preheat your air fryer at 160C/320F for 5 minutes.

Step Two: Clean the okra under clean water and dry them completely using a paper towel or clean kitchen towel. cut them into ½ inch thick pods slices. Or you can also cut them half-lengthwise. I like to cut them into slices.

easy fried okra air fryer

Step Three: Take a mixing bowl put the sliced okra and add the seasonings (vegetable oil, salt, and pepper). Give them a quick mix.

Southern air fried okra

Step Four: Transfer the seasoned okra to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 160C/320F for 15 minutes. Shake or toss them halfway through. You can add a minute or two if you want your okra to be crispier. I cooked my air fryer fried okra in Philips air fryer for 15 minutes and it was perfect for me.

Air fried okra

Step Five: Remove and serve it with your favorite dipping sauce or serve as a side dish and enjoy.

Instruction for air fryer fried okra with cornmeal:

Step One: Preheat your air fryer at 160C/320F for 5 minutes.

Step Two: Clean the okra under clean water and dry them completely using a paper towel or clean kitchen towel. Cut them into ½-inch thick pod slices.

Step Three: Take 2 different bowls one for beating the egg, the other for mixing dry ingredients (flour, cornmeal, and salt).

Step Four: Now dip your okra in the beaten egg and coat them with cornmeal seasoning. Likewise, coat the rest of the okra.

Step Five: Transfer the seasoned okra to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 160C/320F for 15-18 minutes.

Step Six: Remove, serve and enjoy.

deep fried okra air fryer

You can find the air fryer fried okra recipe in the printable card below.

Tips for making crispy air fryer fried okra

  1. Dry the okra before cutting to avoid the natural gel and becoming slimy. This helps to make your okra crispier each time.
  2. Preheat your air fryer for the best result.
  3. Cook your okra in a single layer leaving enough space in between for the best result. If necessary, cook them in batches.
  4. Add some paprika for an extra spicy kick.
  5. If you are making air fryer fried okra with cornmeal use a zip lock bag for a quick mix for a less messy kitchen.

Other air fryer recipes you might like:

  • Air fryer green beans
  • Aloo tikki in air fryer

Here are some of the frequently asked questions.

Can you fry frozen breaded okra in an air fryer?

Yes, you can make air fryer okra frozen breaded. Simply place the frozen breaded okra in the air fryer basket and cook at 160C/320F for 20 minutes. Toss halfway through the cooking process.

Do I need to thaw frozen okra before frying?

No, you don’t need to thaw the frozen okra before frying. You can quickly throw them in the air fryer and cook.

Why is my fried okra soggy?

The okra may be soggy if they are not dried before cutting them. Cooking moist and slimy okra ends up becoming soggy.

How to store the air fried okra?

Simply put the leftover okra in an air-tight container and keep them in the refrigerator. They are good for 2-3 days. Allow them to cool completely before you store them.

How to reheat okra in the air fryer?

Reheating the leftover okra is easy. But I recommend having an air fryer fried okra fresh. However, here’s how you reheat okra in the air fryer.

  • Preheat your air fryer at 180C/350F for 2-3 minutes.
  • Place the leftover okra in the air fryer basket and cook for about 4-5 minutes or until warmed thoroughly.
  • Remove, serve, and enjoy.

air fry okra frozen

How long do you cook fried okra in an air fryer?

The cooking time might vary according to the air fryer you use. I cooked the okra using my Philips air fryer and it took me about 15 minutes. And air fryer temperature for fried okra is 160C/320F.

However, you can adjust the cooking time according to the texture you like to have.

 

If you like air fryer fried okra, look what else you can air fry:

  • Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings
  • Air fryer broccoli tots

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Air Fryer Fried Okra

Easy & Crispy Air Fryer Fried Okra - TopAirFryerRecipes

Air fryer fried okra is crispy and full of flavor. This vegan air fryer fried okra can be served as an easy snack or you can also serve them as a side dish.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Calories 112 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • ½ pound okra (fresh or frozen) I’ve used fresh okra for the recipe 
  • 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable/olive) I’ve used vegetable oil 
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer at 160C/320F for 5 minutes.
  • Clean the okra under clean water and dry them completely using a paper towel or clean kitchen towel. cut them into ½ inch thick pods slices.
  • Take a mixing bowl put the sliced okra and add the seasonings. Give them a quick mix.
  • Cook at 160C/320F for 15 minutes. Shake or toss them halfway through.
  • Remove and serve it with your favorite dipping sauce or serve as a side dish and enjoy. 

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Calories- 112kcal | Sodium- 600mg | Fat- 5g | Saturated Fat- 1g | Protein- 4g | Carbohydrates- 17g | Calcium- 183mg | Potassium- 690mg | Sugar- 2.5g | Vitamin A- 851IU | Vitamin C- 47 mg | Iron-2mg |
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  1. Robbie

    September 2, 2021 at 5:06 pm

    5 stars
    Looks good. My wife is making wings and okra with side dish of cauliflower rice.

    Reply
    • Top AirFryer Recipes

      October 1, 2021 at 5:14 am

      that’s great, let us know how it turned out.

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