**Crispy Air Fryer Okra Fries: A Delightful Treat for Veggie Lovers**
Indulge in the delectable Air Fryer Okra Fries, a crispy and flavorful snack or side dish that will tantalize your taste buds. These fries are not only a healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried okra, but also a quick and easy treat that can be enjoyed in minutes. With two irresistible recipes to choose from, this article caters to both classic and spicy flavor preferences. Get ready to savor the crispy coating and tender, juicy okra in every bite, making these fries a perfect accompaniment to your favorite dipping sauce or as a standalone snack.
AIR FRYER OKRA
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
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 "FRIES"
I love the taste of deep-fried okra. Sometimes though, I want to limit my carbs, so I make okra "fries". They give me the flavor of fried okra, but with far fewer calories, and much less fat. Okra "fries" are a tasty snack and they can be an interesting veggie side for dinner. I love to munch them, plain, as a snack. Serve with dipping sauce of your choice.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Wash and dry okra, trim stems and tips, and slice in half, lengthwise. Place in a bowl and toss with olive oil and seasoned salt.
- Put okra slices, cut-sides down, in the basket of an air fryer, in batches if necessary, and cook until crispy, 12 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 247.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
AIR FRYER OKRA
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
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 FRIED OKRA
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
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
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender okra: Look for okra that is bright green in color and free of blemishes. The smaller the okra, the more tender it will be.
- Wash and dry the okra thoroughly: This will help the batter adhere to the okra and prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Slice the okra into 1/2-inch thick rounds: This will ensure that the okra cooks evenly.
- Make sure the batter is well-seasoned: The batter should be flavorful enough to complement the okra without overpowering it.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket: This will prevent the okra from cooking evenly.
- Cook the okra in batches if necessary: If you have a lot of okra to cook, cook it in batches to ensure that it cooks evenly.
- Serve the okra fries immediately: Okra fries are best served hot and crispy. They can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ranch dressing, ketchup, or honey mustard.
Conclusion:
Air fryer okra fries are a delicious and healthy snack or side dish. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little bit of planning, you can enjoy this tasty treat anytime you like.
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