Frozen okra in air fryer: plain cut okra and breaded okra
It is a breeze to cook frozen okra in air fryer. Typically okra needs to be cooked thoroughly to get rid of the unappetizing sliminess. But once you make okra in an air fryer, you will never return to any alternate cooking way. It is quick, easy, and delicious.
Ingredients
Ingredients for air fryer plain cut okra
- 1 bag of frozen plain cut okra (12 oz)
- 2 teaspoon of vegetable oil Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Ingredients for air fryer breaded okra
- 1 bag of breaded okra 12oz bag
- 2 teaspoon vegetable oil of your choice
Instructions
Instructions for air frying plain cut okra
- Step 1: Prep and air fry the okra
- In a bowl combine the oil with all the spices that you wish to add. Mix them well and then empty the frozen cut okra pack into the bowl. Turn the content using a spoon to coat the okra with the oil and spice mix.
- Then transfer it to the basket of the air fryer and spread evenly. Air fry at 400 0F for 18-20 minutes. If you like it a little crispy from the outside air fry them for 20 minutes, else for a tender evenly cooked through okra, air fry at 400 0F for 18 minutes. Pull out the basket and give them a shake midway through the air frying duration.
- Step 2 : Serve the air fried okra
- Chop half a sweet onion and a fresh tomato. Mix them with the air fried okra and serve with a dash of lime as a side dish.
Instructions to air fry frozen breaded okra
- Slit open the pack of frozen okra and add 2 teaspoon of cooking oil straight into the bag. Then hold the slit with your hands and shake the contents for 5 seconds so that oil coats the breaded okra evenly. Then empty the packet straight into the air fryer basket.
- If you are going to use the cooking spray, in that case also, just empty the pack straight into the air fryer basket and spray with the oil.
- Then air fry the okra at 370 0F for 22 minutes for a perfectly crispy air fried breaded okra. Do not forget to give them a shake halfway through the cooking time. Serve hot and crispy!
Notes
- Put the frozen cut okra or the breaded okra in the air fryer in a single layer, such that there are gaps for air circulation. Never overcrowd or overlap the food in the basket.
- Do not forget to shake flip the air frying okra halfway through the cooking time. It ensures even cooking on all sides.
- All air fryers are built differently. There will be a differential of a few seconds to a few minutes to get the same results with two different sized or designed air fryers. Pull out the air fryer basket before the lowest given cook time in a recipe and see for yourself, how much more time do you need.
- Reduce 2-3 minutes from the air frying time if you are looking for a tender instead of crispy okra.
Nutrition facts
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal
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