Description
A crispy and flavorful snack made with air-fried okra, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh okra, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and trim the okra, then slice it into 1/2-inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the okra to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle cornmeal over the okra and toss again to ensure even coating.
- Place the okra in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even crisping.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Experiment with different spices for varied flavors.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure the cornmeal is certified gluten-free.
- Pair with a dipping sauce such as ranch or sriracha for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: air fryer okra, crispy snack, flavorful okra recipe, healthy snack recipe