Quick & Easy Air Fryer Okra: Your New Favorite Side Dish!
Forget the "slime"! This super simple air fryer recipe turns humble okra into a delicious, perfectly seasoned side dish or healthy-ish snack with minimal oil and effort. Ready in less than 20 minutes!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Medium-sized bowl
- Tongs Optional, for tossing
Ingredients
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- Cooking spray For air fryer basket
- 1 lb Okra Fresh or frozen; If fresh, wash, pat dry, and slice 1-inch thick. If frozen, break up clumps.
- 1 tbsp Olive oil Or other neutral oil
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Paprika Smoked paprika recommended for deeper flavor
- 1 tsp Sea salt Adjust to taste
- 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper Adjust to taste for desired heat
Instructions
- If using fresh okra, wash, pat dry, and slice 1-inch thick. If using frozen, break up clumps.
- Add okra to a medium bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
- Add garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and cayenne pepper to the bowl.
- Toss everything together until okra is evenly coated with oil and spices.
- Lightly spritz the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange the seasoned okra in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Best enjoyed hot and fresh. To store leftovers, cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for a few minutes. Dryness is key when using fresh okra to minimize sliminess. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket; cook in batches for best results. Air fryers can vary, so check for doneness around 10 minutes.