Best 6 Spicy Air Fried Okra Recipes

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**Crispy, savory, and irresistibly spicy, these air-fried okra will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.** Made with simple ingredients and a quick cooking time, this guilt-free snack or side dish is perfect for any occasion. Whether you prefer your okra coated in a classic breadcrumb mixture or a zesty blend of spices, we have a recipe for everyone. Get ready to experience the perfect balance of heat, crunch, and flavor with our collection of air-fried okra recipes.

**Recipes:**

* **Classic Air-Fried Okra:** This recipe showcases the natural flavor of okra with a simple coating of breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and paprika.

* **Spicy Air-Fried Okra:** For those who love a kick, this recipe cranks up the heat with a fiery blend of cayenne pepper, chili powder, and paprika.

* **Garlic Parmesan Air-Fried Okra:** This recipe combines the savory flavors of garlic and Parmesan cheese for a cheesy and garlicky twist on a classic snack.

* **Buffalo Air-Fried Okra:** If you're a fan of buffalo wings, you'll love this recipe that coats okra in a spicy buffalo sauce for a fun and flavorful appetizer.

* **Lemon Pepper Air-Fried Okra:** This recipe adds a tangy twist to okra with a zesty blend of lemon zest, black pepper, and garlic powder.

* **Cajun Air-Fried Okra:** Inspired by the bold flavors of Louisiana, this recipe uses a blend of Cajun spices to create a flavorful and aromatic okra dish.

* **Sweet and Spicy Air-Fried Okra:** This recipe combines the heat of cayenne pepper with the sweetness of honey for a perfectly balanced flavor profile.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

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 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

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 FRIED OKRA



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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

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

SPICY FRIED OKRA



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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra, thawed
6 tablespoons buttermilk
2 teaspoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Oil for deep-fat frying
Additional salt and pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Pat okra dry with paper towels. Place buttermilk and hot sauce in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper. Dip okra in buttermilk mixture, then roll in cornmeal mixture., In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry okra, a few pieces at a time, until golden brown, 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. If desired, season with additional salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 16g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

AIR FRYER OKRA "FRIES"



Air Fryer Okra

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

1 pound fresh okra, about 3-inches long
1 ½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste

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

SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA



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Golden brown with a little fresh green showing through, this fried okra recipe is crunchy and addicting! My sons like to dip them in ketchup. -Pam Duncan, Summers, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra, thawed
3 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic herb seasoning blend
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Oil for deep-fat frying
Additional salt and pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Pat okra dry with paper towels. Place buttermilk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, seasoning blend and pepper. Dip okra in buttermilk, then roll in cornmeal mixture., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry okra, a few pieces at a time, for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 31g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right okra: Look for fresh, tender okra pods that are about 3-4 inches long. Avoid okra that is bruised or has blemishes.
  • Wash and dry the okra: Rinse the okra pods thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a clean paper towel.
  • Cut the okra into desired shapes: You can cut the okra into 1-inch rounds, 1/2-inch slices, or leave them whole. If you are using whole okra, make sure to pierce them with a fork or toothpick so that the spice mixture can penetrate.
  • Coat the okra in the spice mixture: In a large bowl, combine the okra, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Air fry the okra: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Spread the okra in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Shake the basket halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking.
  • Serve the okra: Serve the okra immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or sriracha sauce.

Conclusion:

This spicy air-fried okra recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy this delicious vegetable. The okra is coated in a flavorful spice mixture and then air-fried until crispy. The result is a tasty and healthy snack or side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its crispy texture and spicy flavor, this air-fried okra is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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