Description
Crispy, golden air fryer okra that transforms this Southern vegetable into the perfect healthy comfort food. Ready in just 12 minutes with a crunchy cornmeal coating and tender interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh okra, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika (smoked preferred)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Non-stick cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Prep Your Okra: Rinse okra and pat completely dry. Slice into ½-inch rounds.
- Wet Coat Dip: Whisk egg with buttermilk in a shallow bowl.
- Southern Crust Magic: Combine cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Double Dunk: Dip okra in buttermilk mixture, then coat thoroughly in cornmeal mixture.
- Air Fryer Time: Place in air fryer basket in single layer. Spray lightly with oil.
- Crispin’ Up: Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking basket halfway through.
- Serve ‘Em Hot: Season with additional salt and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Fresh okra works best for optimal texture and flavor
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking
- Pat okra completely dry before coating to prevent sogginess
- Best served immediately while hot and crispy
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 4 oz)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg