Best 4 Air Fryer Roasted Okra Recipes

Air fryer roasted okra is a delicious and healthy snack or side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This simple recipe uses fresh okra, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a crispy and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone. Okra is a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium. It is also a good source of fiber, which can help to keep you feeling full and satisfied. If you are looking for a healthy and delicious way to cook okra, then be sure to try this air fryer roasted okra recipe.

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AIR FRYER OKRA

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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 OKRA

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Enjoy okra in this crispy preparation in the air fryer. The resulting "fries" can be enjoyed as a side dish or with your favorite dipping sauce.

Provided by Gina Matsoukas

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound okra, washed, dried and cut in half lengthwise
2 tablespoons avocado oil
3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
2-3 tablespoons arrowroot powder (*see note for substitutions)

Steps:

Place washed, dried and halved okra in a large bowl.
Drizzle avocado oil over the okra and toss to combine.
Add the salt, spices and arrowroot powder to the bowl and stir until combined. All pieces of okra should be evenly coated with the mixture.
Place the seasoned okra onto the trays (or in the basket) of an air fryer in a single layer.
Air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes, rotating trays or shaking basket halfway through cooking time.
Remove once the okra is crispy and golden brown around edges.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve as a side dish or as "fries" with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 7 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 250 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat

AIR FRYER ROASTED OKRA

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Love the flavor of okra, but dislike the slimy texture? Air-fry the slime out of it!

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Side Dish Vegetables

Time 20m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

½ pound okra, ends trimmed and pods sliced
1 teaspoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine okra, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl and stir gently. Place in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer.
Cook in the air fryer for 5 minutes. Toss and cook 5 minutes more. Toss again and cook 2 more minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 599.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

AIR-FRYER OKRA WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA

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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.

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

Tips:

Choose fresh, tender okra for the best results.
Trim the okra pods by cutting off the stem and blossom ends.
Toss the okra with a little oil, salt, and pepper before air frying.
Air fry the okra at a high temperature (400°F) for a short period of time (about 10 minutes) to get crispy okra.
Shake the okra basket halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking.
Serve the okra hot with your favorite dipping sauce or seasoning.

Conclusion:

Air fryer roasted okra is a delicious and healthy snack or side dish. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its crispy texture and slightly smoky flavor, air fryer roasted okra is a great way to add some variety to your meals. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack or side dish, give air fryer roasted okra a try!