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Air Fryer Southern Fried Okra

10 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 20MINS

Air Fryer Southern Fried Okra

Recipe
These crispy, crunchy Southern Fried Okra made in the air fryer are the perfect appetizer or snack. All of the flavor and way less fat than frying. Once you try okra in the air fryer, you will never want to eat it any other way again.
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These crispy, crunchy Southern Fried Okra made in the air fryer are the perfect appetizer or snack. All of the flavor and way less fat than frying. Once you try okra in the air fryer, you will never want to eat it any other way again.
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Lauren Holdcroft at SideChef
Hi, I'm Lauren, Recipe Editor at SideChef. Chipped dishware, breakfast for any meal, and eye-watering spice levels. Find me on Instagram @bitesbylauren

20MINS

Total Time

$2.80

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Okra
455 g
Okra
cleaned and cut into 1-inch pieces
All-Purpose Flour
60 g
All-Purpose Flour
Fine Ground Cornmeal
110 g
Fine Ground Cornmeal
Salt
1 tsp
Salt
Smoked Paprika
1 tsp
Smoked Paprika
Garlic Powder
1 tsp
Garlic Powder
Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Egg
4
Eggs, beaten
Non-Stick Baking Spray
as needed
Non-Stick Baking Spray
Ranch Dressing
to taste
Ranch Dressing
for dipping
or BBQ Sauce

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
262
Fat
5.9 g
Protein
11.9 g
Carbs
41.1 g
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Lauren Holdcroft at SideChef
Hi, I'm Lauren, Recipe Editor at SideChef. Chipped dishware, breakfast for any meal, and eye-watering spice levels. Find me on Instagram @bitesbylauren

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Spray an air fryer basket with Non-Stick Baking Spray (as needed).
step 1 Spray an air fryer basket with Non-Stick Baking Spray (as needed).
step 2
In a tray, combine the All-Purpose Flour (60 g) and Fine Ground Cornmeal (110 g) with Salt (1 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp), Smoked Paprika (1 tsp), and Garlic Powder (1 tsp).
step 2 In a tray, combine the All-Purpose Flour (60 g) and Fine Ground Cornmeal (110 g) with Salt (1 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp), Smoked Paprika (1 tsp), and Garlic Powder (1 tsp).
step 3
Toss the Okra (455 g) in a bowl with Eggs (4).
step 3 Toss the Okra (455 g) in a bowl with Eggs (4).
step 4
Then, toss in the flour cornmeal mixture. Repeat this process to double coat the okra.
step 4 Then, toss in the flour cornmeal mixture. Repeat this process to double coat the okra.
step 5
Place okra on the air fryer tray in a single layer. Spray the top with Non-Stick Baking Spray (as needed). Cook for about 5 minutes.
step 5 Place okra on the air fryer tray in a single layer. Spray the top with Non-Stick Baking Spray (as needed). Cook for about 5 minutes.
step 6
Take the basket out, spray with Non-Stick Baking Spray (as needed) again, and shake the basket. Continue cooking for 5 minutes. Repeat with the second batch if needed.
step 6 Take the basket out, spray with Non-Stick Baking Spray (as needed) again, and shake the basket. Continue cooking for 5 minutes. Repeat with the second batch if needed.
step 7
Serve warm with Ranch Dressing (to taste).
step 7 Serve warm with Ranch Dressing (to taste).
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