Air-Fried Okra

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Crispy fried okra is a southern staple, but instead of deep-frying the okra  in a bunch of oil. This crispy okra is cooked in the air-fryer, resulting in a crispy and delicious appetizer. There is no need for any oil to make the okra crispy and delicious. They are breaded in a mixture of seasoned flour and breadcrumbs. Make this easy appetizer for a delicious southern meal.

To coat the okra, it is first dipped in a mixture of egg and milk, then coated in a mixture of seasoned flour. The okra is dipped back into the egg mixture, before being fully coated in breadcrumbs. Air-fry the okra in batches until crispy and golden browned.

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Air-Fried Okra

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 10 oz. okra, sliced
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Method

 

1. Preheat air-fryer to 375 F. In a shallow dish, whisk eggs and milk together. In another shallow dish, combine flour and seasonings. Place breadcrumbs into another shallow dish.
2. Dip each okra into the egg mixture, coat in the flour, back into egg, then fully coat in breadcrumbs. Air-fry in batches for 8-10 minutes.

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