Name: Air fryer Okra Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 pound / 8 oz Okra, fresh (see notes); 1/2 cup Corn Meal, fine (see notes); 1/4 cup All purpose flour (see notes); 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (or to taste, see notes for options); Few sprays Oil Spray; 1 large Egg; 2 tsp Water; 1/4 cup Ranch Dressing; 1-2 tbsp Buffalo Sauce (adjust to taste)

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This Air Fryer Okra is crispy, & delicious. Crispy Okra made with a cornmeal and flour breading is ready in only 15 minutes! It is seasoned with Cajun spices & is a super yummy Healthy Southern Style Fried Okra.

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Easy Air Fryer Okra Recipe made with Cornmeal & Breaded

Air Fried Okra is tossed in a cornmeal and flour mixture and then air fried to golden-brown perfection. It is the perfect crispy appetizer or snack & makes a delicious side to any meal.

It is a much healthier recipe than the original Deep Fried Okra. The fresh Okra gets so crispy without the use of tons of oil. Just few sprays of oil and you get delicious crispy okra in air fryer.

Southern states of America boast delicious OKRA RECIPES. And this Fried Okra is one of those. Although it is served as a side to a main meal, but it tastes amazing as a snack too.

Do check out my article on How to Cut Slime of the Okra?

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What are the Ingredients of Fried Okra Recipe?

Okra, fresh – caps and tails of the okra removed.

Corn Meal, fine – You can use panko bread crumbs in case you do not have corn meal at hand. But Corn meal adds authentic taste & make the dish really crispy.

All Purpose flour – Use corn starch to make it completely gluten-free.

Egg – lightly beaten

Cajun Seasoning – Although I used this seasoning, but you may use any seasoning of your choice like Creole, Jerk etc. Even simple salt, paprika & garlic powder will work. Adapt & Personalize.

Cooking Spray

Recipe Tools

Air fryer

Air fryer Accessories

Mixing Bowl

Measuring Cups & Spoon

Chopping board & Knife

Kitchen Colander

Fork

How to make Air Fryer Okra?

It is a very simple recipe to follow.

Wash okra in Kitchen Colander and pat dry it. Remove the caps and tails of the okra. Cut all the okra into 1/2 to 1 inch piece. Keep in a Bowl and Set aside.
TIP : To avoid sliminess of the fresh okra, I normally cut it in advance and let air-dry it for few hrs.
Preheat Air fryer at 390*F for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile Take 3 Mixing Bowls. In 1st bowl, add EGG + 2 tsp Water and mix both lightly.
In 2nd bowl, add Corn Meal + All Purpose flour + Cajun Seasoning. Mix well with a fork.
Make an assembly line and place the bowl with egg + bowl with dry flour mixture + bowl with cut okra in a line.
Now toss okra into the egg mixture, then transfer the okra in batches to the flour cornmeal mixture. Lightly shake off excess flour and transfer to lightly greased Air Fryer Basket.
Spray gently with Cooking Spray on top of the breaded okra. Air fry for 15 minutes until golden, shaking the basket twice during cooking. Spray with more oil as needed so all the floury dry spots are covered.
Serve it warm with Spicy Ranch or Buffalo Ranch Dip.

Can frozen breaded okra be cooked in air fryer?

Using an Air Fryer instead of pan-frying or deep–frying frozen breaded okra saves time and calories. Put the frozen okra in the Air Fryer Basket and air fry at 400 F for about 15 minutes until crispy, shaking the basket once or twice during cooking

Can I use frozen okra for this recipe?

Yes you can. You will just need to thaw it completely first. And then follow the above steps as is.

Why is my Fried Okra still soggy?

It is imperative to air fry okra at high temperature for perfect crispiness. Make sure to pre-heat your air fryer for 5 minutes before air frying cornmeal breaded okra in it.

Can you air fry frozen breaded okra?

Time is important factor. If you are short of time then air fry the FROZEN BREADED OKRA. No need to thaw it. Place it as is in the AIR FRYER BASKET and air fry at 400 F for about 15 minutes until crispy, shaking the basket few times during cooking.

How to store the leftovers?

Just refrigerate the leftovers in air tight container. Shall stay good for few days. You can reheat it by heating it in AIR FRYER for few minutes till warm.

Can I freeze the Breaded Okra?

Absolutely freeze it in a single layer in a freezer friendly container. And air fry as needed at 400*F for 15-20 minutes till done.

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Air fryer Okra Recipe

This Southern Air Fryer Okra recipe is super easy to make. It is crispy and delicious. Much healthier than its fried version. Perfect as a side or a snak.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer fried okra, air fryer okra, Air Fryer Recipes, southern fried okra

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings Servings

Calories 124kcal

Author simplyvegetarian777

Equipment

Measuring Spoons, Measuring Cups,
Chopping board and knife
Air Fryer
Kitchen Colander
Fork
mixing bowl

Ingredients

1/2 pound / 8 oz Okra, fresh see notes
1/2 cup Corn Meal, fine see notes
1/4 cup All purpose flour see notes
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning or to taste, see notes for options
Few sprays Oil Spray
1 large Egg
2 tsp Water

Spicy Ranch Dip

1/4 cup Ranch Dressing
1-2 tbsp Buffalo Sauce adjust to taste

Instructions

Always read the recipe first and gather your ingredients before starting to cook.

Always READ THE NOTES at the bottom for tips, suggestions, & more information on substitutes.

Prep the Okra

Wash okra in Kitchen Colander and pat dry it. Remove the caps and tails of the okra. Cut all the okra into 1/2 to 1 inch piece. Keep in a Bowl and Set aside.
TIP : To avoid sliminess of the fresh okra, I normally cut it in advance and let air-dry it for few hrs.

Prep the Okra for Southern Style Fried Okra

Preheat Air fryer at 390*F for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile Take 3 Mixing Bowls. In 1st bowl, add EGG + 2 tsp Water and mix both lightly. In 2nd bowl, add Corn Meal + All Purpose flour + Cajun Seasoning. Mix well with a fork.
Make an assembly line and place the bowl with egg + bowl with dry flour mixture + bowl with cut okra in a line.
Now toss okra into the egg mixture, then transfer the okra in batches to the flour cornmeal mixture. Lightly shake off excess flour and transfer to lightly greased Air Fryer Basket.
Spray gently with Cooking Spray on top of the breaded okra. Air fry for 15 minutes until golden, shaking the basket twice during cooking. Spray with more oil as needed so all the floury dry spots are covered.
Serve it warm with Spicy Ranch or Buffalo Ranch Dip.

Spicy Ranch Dip

Mix Ranch dressing & Buffalo sauce till it comes together. DONE!

How to make Breaded Okra Fry in IP Air fryer Lid?

You will follow the exact instructions as above to make air fryer fried okra in Air fryer lid.

Notes

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What can I use to substitute corn meal?

Use Panko bread crumbs or semolina to replace corn meal.

Can I replace egg in this recipe?

Egg is used as a binder in this recipe so that the dry flour mix can stick to the okra. You can make a thick paste of flour & buttermilk/water. Dip the cut okra in that instead of eggs and then roll in the dry flour mix. Air fry.