Nashville Fried Chicken
Air Fried Okra
By :Instant Culinary Team |

Contrary to popular belief, okra is in fact a green fruit with a mild flavor and satisfying crunch. Easy, cornmeal crusted okra is a beloved Southern recipe that is equal parts easy and delicious. Make sure to coat these in cooking spray to get a golden crust!
Prep Time | 10 Minutes |
Cook Time | 15 Minutes per Batch |
Servings |
3-4 Servings
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh okra cut into 1-inch slices
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp water cold
- ¾ c yellow cornmeal
- 1 c flour divided
- ½ tsp cayenne
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper ground
- Vegetable cooking spray
Ingredients
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Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat together eggs with cold water.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine half of the flour, cornmeal, cayenne, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, toss sliced okra with half of the flour. Shake off excess and pour the remaining flour into the cornmeal bowl.
- Using one hand, coat the floured okra pieces in the egg mixture. Use your other hand to coat the egg-washed okra in the seasoned cornmeal. Re-dip okra pieces in the egg then the breading if the coating does not stick.
- Spread the breaded okra into the appliance in one layer, careful not to crowd. Liberally coat all okra with vegetable spray.
- Air Fry in batches at 400°F for 13 – 15 minutes , rotating pieces after 8-10 minutes . Spray with vegetable cooking spray after rotating. Continue working in batches until all okra are fried.
- Serve warm lemon slices or your favorite dipping sauce.
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