Name: Air Fried Okra
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: New American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) finely ground yellow cornmeal; 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 cup(s) buttermilk; 1 lb fresh okra, sliced lengthwise; avocado oil, as needed

Ingredients

Servings:

1/2 cup(s)

finely ground yellow cornmeal

1/4 cup(s)

all-purpose flour

1 tsp

garlic powder

1/2 tsp

dried oregano

1/2 tsp

smoked paprika

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

black pepper

1 cup(s)

buttermilk

1 lb

fresh okra, sliced lengthwise

avocado oil, as needed

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Directions 6 steps | 42 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients for the air fried okra. Prepare a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

Air Fried Okra Recipe: Measure and prep all ingredients for the air fried okra.

Step 2

Prepare the breading. In one shallow bowl, add the finely ground yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper. In a second large bowl, place the buttermilk.

Air Fried Okra Recipe: Prepare the breading.

Step 3

Place the sliced okra into the buttermilk, tossing to coat evenly. Place 4-6 of the sliced okra into the cornmeal mixture, making sure to let the excess buttermilk drip off before transferring the okra.

Air Fried Okra Recipe: Place the sliced okra into the buttermilk, tossing to coat evenly.

Step 4

Thoroughly coat the sliced okra. Place the coated okra onto the parchment paper lined sheet pan. Repeat with the remaining okra. Transfer the sheet pan to the freezer for about 15 minutes.

Air Fried Okra Recipe: Thoroughly coat the sliced okra.

Step 5

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Place the okra in a single layer in the air fryer basket and drizzle with the avocado oil. Air fry for about 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure that the okra is evenly browned and shaking off any excess breading. Repeat with the remaining breaded okra.