Description
Crispy air-fried okra that eliminates slime for a delicious snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) fresh okra
- ½ cup (75g) fine cornmeal
- ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk or buttermilk (or plant milk + ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar for vegan)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Wash and pat the okra completely dry with paper towels, then trim the ends and cut into ½-inch rounds.
- Whisk the egg and milk together in a shallow bowl.
- Combine cornmeal, flour, and spices in another shallow bowl.
- Dip okra rounds in the egg mixture, then coat with the cornmeal mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Arrange the coated okra in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
- Spray with cooking spray and air fry for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Check for a deep golden color and firm texture, then serve immediately.
Notes
Best served immediately as the coating softens quickly. For prep ahead, freeze coated okra for better crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg