The Best Air Fryer Okra {Vegan}
Crispy, crunchy, and so poppable, this Air Fryer Okra will be a huge hit!
Ingredients
- 12 oz okra {fresh or frozen, cut into 1/4 inch rounds}
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornmeal
- 1 tsp Tony Chachere's creole seasoning {Old Bay works too}
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
If Using Fresh Okra
- Rinse, pat dry, and cut off the stem end.
- Slice into 1/4 in rounds.
If Using Frozen Okra
- Place in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse with cold water. Shake to remove excess water.
Breading & Cooking the Okra
- Add okra to a medium mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle cornmeal, flour, and creole seasoning over the okra, and shake to coat.
- Brush olive oil in the air fryer basket. Add okra and spray heavily with olive oil.
- Cook at 400 F for 10 minutes, then shake. Spray with additional olive oil if desired.
- Bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until it has reached your desired level of crispiness.
Notes
Rinse frozen okra with cold water so that it doesn't defrost.
If the cornmeal isn't sticking well, spritz okra with a bit of olive oil and toss to coat.
Gluten-free options: use a 1 to 1 gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose.
Low carb, paleo, or Whole30 options: Try all almond flour instead of all-purpose flour and cornmeal.
Skillet Instructions: heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and add enough high-heat oil to cover the bottom. Fry okra in batches, flipping halfway through. Remove using a slotted spoon and allow to rest on a plate lined with paper towels.
Nutrition Facts
The Best Air Fryer Okra {Vegan}
Amount Per Serving (0.25 cups)
Calories 82
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 6mg0%
Potassium 270mg8%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 622IU12%
Vitamin C 20mg24%
Calcium 75mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.