Breaded Crispy Air Fryer Okra
Serve this scrumptious and guilt-free Breaded Crispy Air Fryer Okra as a snack, an appetizer, or a side dish made with a few simple ingredients. It's super easy to make with a few basic ingredients, and quite possibly the best way to enjoy this healthy vegetable.
Ingredients
- 450 g fresh okra
- 1 medium egg
- 2 tbsp semi-skimmed or full-fat milk
- 40 g cornmeal
- 40 g plain white flour / all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- spray oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 195°C (380°F).
- Rinse the okra and pat it dry with a paper towel.
- Trim the ends if desired.In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and milk along with half of the paprika, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the cornmeal and flour along with the remaining half of the paprika, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dip each okra pod into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it thoroughly with the cornmeal mixture.
- Place the coated okra in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do it in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the okra pods.
- Lightly spray the okra with oil for added crispiness.
- Cook the okra in the air fryer for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Once the okra is golden brown and crispy, remove it from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
Choose Fresh Okra: Opt for fresh and vibrant okra pods that are firm, bright green, and free from any blemishes or soft spots.
Pat Dry the Okra: Before breading the okra, ensure to thoroughly pat it dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture, which helps achieve a crispier end result.
Uniform Slicing: Slice the okra into even-sized pieces to ensure consistent cooking, allowing all the okra pieces to cook evenly and reach the desired level of crispiness.
Shake the Air Fryer Basket: While cooking in the air fryer, give the basket a shake halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking on all sides of the okra.
Serve Immediately: For the best texture and flavor, enjoy the crispy breaded okra immediately after cooking. The longer it sits, the more it may lose its crispiness.