My Crisp Okra Recipe is perfect for the summer gardens that are just around the corner. This recipe is simple, crunchy, and delicious. All you need is just a few ingredients and an air fryer!
This okra recipe is also the perfect addition to any dinner or potluck. My kids love it as a snack, and when I make a batch, it disappears quickly. It’s a wonderful dish that will very likely go missing before it even makes it to the table!
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crispy okra recipe ingredients
- Fresh Okra
- Avocado Oil
- Kosher Salt
how to make crispy okra
This crispy okra recipe could not be more simple. It’s a 3-ingredient wonder that’s both easy to throw together and even easier to eat. Here’s the rundown!
The key to the crispiness of the okra is to make sure the okra is COMPLETELY DRY before you cut it and add it to your air fryer. I wash mine thoroughly and lay them out on a clean dish towel to dry.
Next, cut off the woody ends of the okra. Discard those or add them to your compost pile. Cut the remaining okra pods into bite-sized pieces.
Toss the okra in a large bowl with avocado oil and season with kosher salt to taste.
Arrange the okra pieces in a single layer and cook in a preheated 425° air fryer. Toss every ten minutes and cook until the okra is a deep golden color and crispy – approximately 25-30 minutes. I know this seems like a long time, but the wait will be completely worth it!
After the okra has developed its color and is crunchy, remove from the air fryer and enjoy! I love to top mine with a little fresh ground pepper and smoked Maldon sea salt.
frequently asked questions
While fresh is best, fresh okra is not readily available all year. Frozen okra is a great substitution. Just be sure that the okra is thawed completely and is dry before you air fry it. It will not get the crispy texture if it is not dry.
This recipe is naturally both gluten and dairy-free. It’s also vegan. It’s winner-winner-okra-dinner. Apologies. I’ve had a lot of caffeine today.
This particular air fryer okra recipe is the simplest version, but you could season the okra any way you like. Use your favorite all-purpose seasoning blend or even something like an Everything Bagel Seasoning. The sky is the limit and use what you love!
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Air Fryer Okra Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 (15 oz) containers fresh okra
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 425°.
- Wash and completely dry the okra. The okra must be dry in order to achieve the crispiness we are looking for.
- Next, cut the woody ends off of the okra. Cut the remaining okra pods into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss okra in a large bowl with avocado oil and season with kosher salt.
- Arrange the okra pieces in a single layer in the air fryer. Toss every ten minutes and cook until okra is a deep golden color and crispy – approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from the air fryer and enjoy!
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Thank you!
I am so incredibly happy that you are here! I hope you try my air fryer okra recipe and fall in love with it. If you make this recipe, please share and tag me on Instagram! I absolutely love seeing each and every one of your kitchen masterpieces! And, as always, if you ever have any questions about any of my recipes, please don’t hesitate to contact me!
Happy Cooking!
–Rufus
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