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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
Crispy Air-Fried Okra Bites
  1. 1

    Put the egg in a shallow dish and beat it; gently stir in the sliced okra.

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Repeat with the remaining okra slices.