Air Fryer Fried Okra

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All About This Air Fryer Fried Okra

If you grew up in the south, fried okra was probably a staple side dish in your family. I personally loved fried okra as a kid, and I will admit that I never realized until I began cooking for myself that it was actually a fried dish. I always assumed it had been breaded and baked in the oven! With that being said, it ended up being something that I did not make often as I tried to avoid deep fried foods whenever possible.

Fast forward to the grand invention of… the AIR FRYER! My healthier fried okra dreams were about to become a reality! Now, I will mention that testing this recipe was the first time I attempted to make okra any other way than the traditional fried southern method. While skipping the oil certainly reduces the fat and calories of the tried-and-true tradition, I am happy to report that you will not be missing out on anything by using an air fryer instead. This Air Fryer Fried Okra still comes out delightfully crispy, and I would be willing to bet that no one notices that there is a difference!

What If I Don’t Have An Air Fryer?

If you don’t have an air fryer, you can still fry the okra in oil if desired.

What You’ll Need

Equipment

• Knife
• Cutting board
• Shallow dish
• Whisk or fork
• Spoon
• Gallon-sized ziplock bag
• Air fryer

Ingredients

• Okra
• Eggs
• All-purpose flour
• Cornmeal
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Garlic powder
• Cooking spray
• Ranch dressing for dipping, if desired

How To Make This Air Fryer Fried Okra

First, preheat your air fryer to 425 degrees.

While the air fryer is heating up, cut the okra into 1/2 inch slices. In a shallow dish, whisk the eggs and soak the okra pieces for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the pieces are coated well.

In a gallon-sized ziplock bag, add the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Shake the contents of the bag until they are well mixed. Add the okra pieces to the bag and gently shake well to coat.

Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the coated okra pieces in the air fryer, spray with cooking spray, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Shake the air fryer basket, spray with more cooking spray, and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until the okra pieces are golden and crispy.

Remove the okra pieces from the air fryer and repeat in batches until all of the okra has been cooked.

Lightly season with additional salt and serve with ranch dressing for dipping if desired.

Nutritional Information

This Air Fryer Fried Okra makes 8 servings at 1/2 cup each. Each serving comes out to 102 calories, 2 WW Green SmartPoints®, 2 WW Blue SmartPoints®, and 2 WW Purple SmartPoints®.

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More Side Dishes

Are you looking for more side dish recipes? Be sure to check out my Healthy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Oven Roasted Carrots And Parsnips, Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes, and Oven Roasted Vegetables!

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Air Fryer Fried Okra

This classic southern staple is given a healthy twist by using an air fryer to eliminate the need for oil and frying. If you are a fan of fried okra, you will go crazy over this version because you won't be able to tell a difference! It still comes out crispy as the traditional method, and no one will know it is a healthier option.

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keywords: Air Fryer, Fried Okra, Okra, Southern

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 102kcal

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

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Adjustable Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

• Knife
• Cutting board
• Shallow dish
• Whisk or fork
• Spoon
• Gallon-sized ziplock bag
• Air fryer

Ingredients

• 1 pound okra
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• cooking spray
• ranch dressing for dipping

Instructions

• Preheat your air fryer to 425 degrees.
• Cut the okra into 1/2 inch slices.
• In a shallow dish, whisk the eggs and soak the okra pieces for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the pieces are coated well.
• In a gallon-sized ziplock bag, add the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
• Shake the contents of the bag until they are well mixed.
• Add the okra pieces to the bag and gently shake well to coat.
• Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
• Place the coated okra pieces in the air fryer, spray with cooking spray, and cook for 4-5 minutes.
• Shake the air fryer basket, spray with more cooking spray, and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until the okra pieces are golden and crispy.
• Remove the okra pieces from the air fryer and repeat in batches until all of the okra has been cooked.
• Lightly season with additional salt and serve with ranch dressing for dipping if desired.

Notes

This Air Fryer Fried Okra makes 8 servings at 1/2 cup each. Each serving comes out to 102 calories, 2 WW Green SmartPoints®, 2 WW Blue SmartPoints®, and 2 WW Purple SmartPoints®.

Recipe URL: https://cookingwithfudge.com/air-fryer-fried-okra/

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 466IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg

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