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Crispy Air Fryer Okra

Name: Crispy Air Fryer Okra
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh okra, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1/4 cup flour; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; Remoulade sauce; Ranch dressing

4.5(2)

14 min

Time

400°F

Temp

110 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Okra

1 lb fresh okra, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

1 tbsp olive oil

Coating

1/2 cup cornmeal

1/4 cup flour

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Dipping

Remoulade sauce

Ranch dressing

Equipment

Steps

1
Slice okra into 1/2-inch rounds. Toss with olive oil.
2
Mix cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Toss okra in the mixture until coated.
3
Arrange in a single layer. Spray with oil.
4
Air fry at 400°F for 12-14 minutes, shaking every 4 minutes, until golden and crispy.
5
Serve hot with remoulade or ranch.

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Tip: Don't wash the okra right before coating — moisture makes it slimy. If you must wash, dry thoroughly first. The cornmeal gives authentic Southern crunch.

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VegetarianLow Calorie

Veggies

Crispy Air Fryer Okra

4.5(2)

14 min

Time

400°F

Temp

110 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Okra

1 lb fresh okra, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

1 tbsp olive oil

Coating

1/2 cup cornmeal

1/4 cup flour

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Dipping

Remoulade sauce

Ranch dressing

Equipment

Steps

1
Slice okra into 1/2-inch rounds. Toss with olive oil.
2
Mix cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Toss okra in the mixture until coated.
3
Arrange in a single layer. Spray with oil.
4
Air fry at 400°F for 12-14 minutes, shaking every 4 minutes, until golden and crispy.
5
Serve hot with remoulade or ranch.

💡

Tip: Don't wash the okra right before coating — moisture makes it slimy. If you must wash, dry thoroughly first. The cornmeal gives authentic Southern crunch.

🎉