Description
Crispy air fryer okra brings Southern comfort to your table with minimal oil and maximum flavor. Spicy, crunchy, and irresistibly golden, this quick side dish will elevate your meal in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound okra, washed, dried, and cut in half lengthwise
Oil:
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Spices and Thickener:
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 2–3 tablespoons arrowroot powder
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse and pat dry the okra, then slice lengthwise into uniform halves for even cooking.
- Transfer okra pieces to a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring ample room for seasoning.
- Generously drizzle avocado oil over the okra, gently tumbling to achieve complete and uniform coating.
- Sprinkle salt, selected spices, and arrowroot powder across the okra, meticulously stirring to guarantee comprehensive coverage.
- Distribute seasoned okra across air fryer trays or basket, creating a singular layer without overcrowding to promote optimal crispiness.
- Configure air fryer to 400°F and initiate cooking process for approximately 20 minutes.
- Midway through cooking duration, carefully rotate trays or vigorously shake basket to ensure balanced browning and prevent sticking.
- Monitor okra until edges transform into a golden, crisp texture with slight caramelization.
- Extract okra from air fryer, allowing brief cooling moment to enhance crunchiness.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately alongside preferred dipping accompaniment.
Notes
- Pat okra completely dry before cooking to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent steaming.
- Use fresh, young okra pods for the best texture and least amount of stringiness.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispy edges.
- Arrowroot powder helps create an extra crunchy coating and prevents sogginess during air frying.
- For a low-carb version, replace arrowroot with almond flour or ground pork rinds for added crunch.
- Experiment with different spice blends like Cajun seasoning or za’atar for unique flavor profiles.
- Store leftover okra in the refrigerator and reheat in the air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 188mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg