Air Fryer Fried Okra Recipe: Crispy and Southern
Crispy air fryer okra with cornmeal coating.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh okra cut into rounds
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika optional
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- Cooking spray
- Optional: Parsley paprika
- Suggested Pairings: Ranch sweet tea
Instructions
- Slice okra into 1/2-inch rounds; dry well.
- Set up flour, egg-buttermilk, and cornmeal mix stations.
- Coat okra: flour, egg, then cornmeal.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F; spray basket.
- Air fry okra 10-12 min, shaking halfway; spray lightly.
- Serve in a basket with parsley, ranch, and sweet tea.
Notes
- Use fresh okra for the best texture.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 days, and reheat in an air fryer.
- Try a spicy variation.
- Pair with cornbread.