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Air Fried Okra

Delaney Marie
This Air Fried Okra is easy to make, a fun side dish, and the best way to enjoy okra! Enjoy this more wholesome twist on the southern classic.
From Start to Finish30 minutes
Servings3 cups

Ingredients

  • 3 cups okra (or about ½ pound)
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • ¼ cup spelt flour
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Aquafaba* from one can of chickpeas (about ½ cup)

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400F.
  • Cut the okra by removing the stems and then chopping okra into ½ inch slices. When you slice the okra you will notice that it has a slight white slime to it - don't worry, this is normal!
  • Combine cornmeal, spelt flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a large ziplock bag. Close the bag and shake until thoroughly mixed.
  • Dip each okra slice into the aquafaba, then throw into the ziplock bag with the cornmeal mixture. Seal the bag and shake until all okra slices are evenly coated.
  • Pour half of the okra slices into your air fryer in one layer - depending on the size of your air fryer you may be able to cook all of the okra in one batch, but for most you'll have to do it in two batches.
  • Cook okra at 400F in air fryer for 5 minutes. Shake the basket and cook for another 4 minutes, or until it reaches your preferred level of crispiness.
  • Repeat this process with the second batch of cornmeal-coated okra.
  • Eat up!

Notes

*Aquafaba is the liquid you usually pour out when draining a can of chickpeas. In traditional recipes, egg is used to stick the cornmeal mixture to the okra - but aquafaba is a great replacement in this recipe.
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