Crispy Air Fryer Okra (Sweet and Spicy)
This simple recipe yields crispy, tender bites of air-fried okra with sweet, spicy and tart flavors. Serve it as a snack or as a side dish with dal and rice.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 154kcal
Equipment
- Bowl
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound okra pods
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon cayenne (or paprika. Tweak to your tolerance for spice)
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 2 teaspoons amchur (dried mango powder)
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or any oil of your choice)
Instructions
- Wash the okra pods and then dry them thoroughly with a kitchen towel or paper towels. Trim the ends, then cut the okra into ¾-inch pieces. Place in a bowl.
- Add all the ground spices, sugar, salt and chickpea flour to the bowl. Toss the okra so it's coated with the spices and chickpea flour. Pour the oil over the okra and mix again.
- Preheat the air fryer for two minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit/205 degrees Celsius. Place the okra in the air fryer basket, preferably in a single layer. Depending on the size and make of your air fryer you might need to do this in batches. Air-fry for 12 minutes if you want softer okra and up to 15 minutes for crispier okra. Toss the okra with a fork or silicone spatula or shake the basket every five minutes so it cooks evenly.
Notes
- Allow for 12-15 minutes additional cooking time if you need to air-fry okra in two batches.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 932IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg