Description
Air fryer okra without breading offers a healthy and flavorful way to enjoy this vegetable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh okra, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the okra, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Toss until the okra is evenly coated with the oil and spices.
- Place the okra in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Remove the okra when it is crispy and tender.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For extra crunch, increase cooking time by 2-3 minutes.
- Experiment with different spices for varied flavors.
- Pair with a dipping sauce like yogurt or ranch for added taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: air fryer okra, no breading recipe, healthy okra recipe