Best 6 Air Fryer Okra With Smoked Paprika Recipes

Air fryer okra with smoked paprika is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines the unique flavor of okra with the smokiness of paprika. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress with its crispy texture and irresistible flavor. In this article, we'll guide you through the necessary steps to create this delicious dish, providing you with helpful tips and tricks to ensure a perfect outcome. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds as we delve into the world of air fryer okra with smoked paprika.

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AIR FRYER OKRA

Air Fryer Okra image

Crispy fried okra with no oily mess.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4 (Serving Size: About 1/2 cup)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup (about 2 7/8 oz.) fine yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons water
8 ounces fresh okra, cut into 1/2-in.-thick rounds
Cooking spray
1/2 cup bottled white barbecue sauce

Steps:

Stir together cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a shallow dish. Whisk together egg and water in a separate shallow dish.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, dip half of the okra in egg mixture; remove okra, letting excess drip off, and transfer to cornmeal mixture, tossing to fully coat. Transfer coated okra to a plate. Repeat process using remaining okra.
Lightly coat air fry basket with cooking spray. Add okra to basket in a single layer; coat generously with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown and crispy, 12 to 14 minutes, tossing okra and coating with additional cooking spray halfway through cook time.
Remove okra from basket; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Serve immediately with barbecue sauce.

AIR FRYER FRIED OKRA

Air Fryer Fried Okra image

Fried okra made easy in an air fryer without the guilt or mess of using a deep fryer.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Side Dish Vegetables

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 large egg
½ pound okra pods, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup cornmeal
¼ cup all-purpose flour
cooking spray
salt to taste

Steps:

Place egg in a shallow dish and beat; gently stir in sliced okra.
Combine cornmeal and flour in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Drop 5 slices of okra in the cornmeal mixture, zip the bag, and shake. Remove breaded okra to a plate. Repeat with remaining okra slices.
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place 1/2 the breaded okra slices in the basket of the air fryer and spray with cooking spray. Cook 4 minutes. Shake the basket and mist okra with cooking spray again. Cook an additional 4 minutes. Shake the basket one last time and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the okra from the basket and salt to taste.
Repeat with remaining okra slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 64.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

OKRA ROASTED WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA

Okra Roasted with Smoked Paprika image

When you want to cook okra without frying it, roast it with lemon juice for a lighter version. The smoked paprika gives it even more roasty oomph. -Lee Evans, Queen Creek, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 pounds fresh okra pods
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Toss together all ingredients. Arrange in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; roast until okra is tender and lightly browned, 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AIR-FRYER OKRA WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA

Air-Fryer Okra with Smoked Paprika image

Smoked paprika gives this air-fryer okra even more roasty oomph. When you want to cook okra without frying it, roast it with lemon juice for a lighter version. -Lee Evans, Queen Creek, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound fresh okra pods
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat air fryer to 375°. Toss together all ingredients. Place okra on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until tender and lightly browned, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

CRISPY AIR FRYER OKRA WITH CREOLE SEASONING

Crispy Air Fryer Okra with Creole Seasoning image

Crunchy fried okra is tasty, and it doesn't require deep-frying. By using an air fryer you'll be able to get crisp results and leave all that extra oil behind. A quick homemade creole seasoning mix gives the okra some serious flavor, and a creamy-spicy sauce is great for dipping.

Provided by Danielle Alex

Categories side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh okra
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic granules
1/4 teaspoon onion granules
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch ground white pepper
Pinch cayenne
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
1/2 the zest of a small lemon
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

Preheat an air fryer 390 degrees F and set for 15 minutes.
For the okra: Slice off the tops (stem ends) of the okra pods and then slice them in half lengthwise, so you get two long okra halves from each pod. Place in a medium bowl, pour in the milk and toss to coat.
Combine the flour, paprika, thyme, salt, garlic granules, onion granules, oregano, black pepper, white pepper and cayenne in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F and set for 15 minutes. Drain excess milk from the okra and toss the okra in the flour and spice mix to evenly coat. The okra should look dry and be thoroughly coated. Place the individual coated okra pieces flat on a cutting board, shaking any excess flour back into the bowl. Spray each piece with cooking spray until the flour on the okra looks slightly wet.
Remove the air fryer tray from the air fryer and place the okra sprayed-side down in the tray. Be sure that the okra pieces are not overlapping (work in 2 batches if necessary). Spray the other side of the okra with cooking spray. Place the tray in the air fryer and cook the okra until it is golden brown and crunchy, about 8 minutes. You do not want any parts of the okra to look dry or ashy, so about halfway through the cooking time, gently shake and toss the okra and spray them again with cooking spray.
Meanwhile, for the sauce: Stir the mayonnaise, hot sauce, lemon zest and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Serve the okra hot with the sauce.

AIR FRYER OKRA POPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY

Air Fryer Okra Poppers Recipe by Tasty image

Put a Southern twist on classic poppers by using okra instead of jalapeños. These are filled with creamy pimento cheese, wrapped in bacon, and fried to crispy perfection in the air fryer. Serve with tangy homemade remoulade sauce for dipping.

Provided by Aleya Zenieris

Categories Snacks

Time 3h

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Ingredients

½ lb fresh okra
2 cups buttermilk
½ teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
8 oz cheddar cheese, freshly grated
4 oz cream cheese, cubed, room temperature
¼ cup mayonnaise
4 oz pimiento peppers, drained and chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon creole mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
½ tablespoon green onion, green parts only
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
¼ teaspoon worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 lb bacon strips, halved crosswise

Steps:

Cut each okra pod in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon to scoop out the seeds and discard.
Arrange the okra, cut-side up, in a shallow glass dish. Pour the buttermilk and hot sauce over the okra. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
While the okra marinates, make the pimento cheese filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimiento peppers, jalapeño, salt, and cayenne. Mix with an electric hand mixer on low-medium speed until well combined, 2-3 minutes. Transfer the filling to a piping bag and refrigerate until ready to use.
Make the remoulade sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Creole mustard, lemon juice, parsley, green onions, paprika, cayenne, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, whole grain mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
Assemble the poppers: After the okra has marinated, drain and rinse under cold water. Place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat the insides dry.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes.
Cut the tip off of the piping bag with the pimiento cheese filling and pipe the filling into each okra half. Wrap a half-slice of bacon around each okra half, using toothpicks to secure if needed.
Working in batches of 5-6 at a time, air fry the okra poppers for 10 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked and crispy.
Arrange the okra on a platter and serve with the remoulade sauce alongside.
Enjoy!

Tips:

Choose fresh and tender okra for the best results.
Trim the okra pods, but leave the stem intact. This helps to keep the okra from becoming too slimy.
Toss the okra with a little bit of oil before air frying. This will help to prevent the okra from sticking to the air fryer basket.
Season the okra with your favorite spices. Some good options include smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
Air fry the okra in a single layer so that it cooks evenly.
Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure that the okra cooks evenly.
Serve the okra hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Air fryer okra is a quick and easy way to enjoy this delicious and nutritious vegetable. With its crispy exterior and tender interior, air fryer okra is a great addition to any meal. It is also a healthy alternative to fried okra and omits the need for excessive oil consumption. Whether you serve it as a side dish or a snack, air fryer okra is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a new way to prepare okra, give air frying a try. You won't be disappointed.