Air Fryer Fried Okra Mealthycom Food

AIR FRYER OKRA

Steps:

• Place washed, dried and halved okra in a large bowl.
• Drizzle avocado oil over the okra and toss to combine.
• Add the salt, spices and arrowroot powder to the bowl and stir until combined. All pieces of okra should be evenly coated with the mixture.
• Place the seasoned okra onto the trays (or in the basket) of an air fryer in a single layer.
• Air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes, rotating trays or shaking basket halfway through cooking time.
• Remove once the okra is crispy and golden brown around edges.
• Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve as a side dish or as "fries" with your favorite dipping sauce.

AIR FRYER FRIED OKRA

Steps:

• Place egg in a shallow dish and beat; gently stir in sliced okra.
• Combine cornmeal and flour in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Drop 5 slices of okra in the cornmeal mixture, zip the bag, and shake. Remove breaded okra to a plate. Repeat with remaining okra slices.
• Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place 1/2 the breaded okra slices in the basket of the air fryer and spray with cooking spray. Cook 4 minutes. Shake the basket and mist okra with cooking spray again. Cook an additional 4 minutes. Shake the basket one last time and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the okra from the basket and salt to taste.
• Repeat with remaining okra slices.