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Air Fryer Breaded Okra

Breaded okra is totally a staple in the south - but us northern folk still know how to fix it! I love making okra in the air fryer! Crunchy little nuggets of goodness! Last week, I was at the farmers market and found a bunch and decided I would make it for myself!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 22 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Side

Cuisine American, Southern

Servings 4 people

Calories 194 kcal

Equipment

• Air Fryer
• Breading Trays
• Chef's Knife
• Cutting Board

Ingredients

  

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Breaded Okra from Scratch

• 10-15 okra chunky dice
• 1 cup Hooter's Wing Breading (or regular flour)
• 2 eggs beaten
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 cup sweet & spicy panko breadcrumbs (or plain panko)

Frozen Okra from Bag

• 1/2 bag frozen breaded okra

Instructions

 

Make Your Own Fried Breaded Okra

• Cut stem end off okra and dice remainder into thick chunks approx 1 inch each
  10-15 okra
• In a medium bowl, beat egg and whisk in water
  2 eggs, 2 tbsp water
• Set up three breading trays with Hooters breading, egg/water and panko bread crumbs
  1 cup Hooter's Wing Breading, 1 cup sweet & spicy panko breadcrumbs
• Toss cut okra into flour mixture – then egg – then panko
• Add in a single layer in air fryer tray
• For best results, spray diced chunks with oil to get golden brown color when done
• Air fry okra at 400º for 12 minutes cooking time
• Open air fryer at halfway mark, shake to toss and spray with oil

Air Fried Frozen Okra

• Add 1/2 bag of frozen okra to air fryer
  1/2 bag frozen breaded okra
• Air Fry at 400 for 6 minutes
• Open air fryer, shake okra and spritz with olive oil spray
• Air Fry at 400 for 6 more minutes

Notes

If you don't have Hooter's Wing Breading - you can use regular flour. If using regular flour - be sure to add salt & pepper at a minimum. You could also add 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper for a kick! 

If you don't have the Sweet & Spicy Panko - you can use regular plain panko - again feel free to add salt, pepper and spice if you like.  

Nutrition

Serving: 4okraCalories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 40.7gProtein: 6.8gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 287mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 3.2gSugar: 2.7gCalcium: 32mg

Keyword air fryer, okra

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