How Long to Air Fry Okra

Air fry okra at 400°F (200°C) for 12-16 minutes. Exact settings, when to shake, and how to tell when it is done.

400°F for 12 to 16 minutes, shake at 7.

  1. 1

    Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Arrange the okra in a single layer with space between pieces. Crowding traps steam and stops browning.

  3. 3

    Air fry for 12 to 16 minutes, shaking or flipping at the 7-minute mark.

  4. 4

    Start checking at 12 minutes. Every air fryer runs a little differently.

Use these settings as a starting point; thickness, quantity, and appliance model affect timing. How to use our cooking guides.

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Recipes to make with it

Crispy Air Fryer Okra

Crispy Air Fryer Okra

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