Crispy Air-Fried Okra Bites
Crispy Air-Fried Okra Bites deliver a crunchy cornmeal crust that gives way to tender okra inside, lightly seasoned so the vegetable’s grassy sweetness shines. With a clean, airy finish and minimal oil, they’re perfect as a snack, appetizer, or an easy side on busy weeknights. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside grilled mains.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the egg in a shallow dish and beat it; gently stir in the sliced okra.
- 2
Mix the cornmeal and flour in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Add 5 slices of okra to the cornmeal mixture, seal the bag, and shake. Transfer the coated okra to a plate. Repeat with the remaining okra slices.
- 3
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place 1/2 of the breaded okra slices in the air fryer basket and spray with cooking spray. Cook for 4 minutes. Shake the basket and mist the okra with cooking spray again. Cook for another 4 minutes. Shake the basket once more and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the okra from the basket and salt to taste.
- 4
Repeat with the remaining okra slices.
- Calories 554.13 kcal High
- Protein 6.72 g Moderate
- Carbs 52.2 g Moderate
- Total Fat 36.26 g High
- Saturated Fat 2.43 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 43.74 mg Moderate
- Sodium 54.4 mg Low Source
- Fiber 5.99 g Good Source
- Sugar 2.81 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 51.01 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.01 mg Moderate
- Potassium 274.53 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 32.77 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 7.03 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.75 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽