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Air-Fryer Okra

Cornmeal-crusted okra with crisp ridges and tender centers, built for hot sauce.

15m
27m
4 servings
Easy

This is a volume-friendly air-fryer article in the best sense: familiar food, a real photo, and a slightly different lane from the version already in the archive. Cornmeal-crusted okra with crisp ridges and tender centers, built for hot sauce.

The basket does the useful work here — concentrated heat, browned edges, and less oil than the stovetop version. Keep the pieces even, shake once or twice, and let the last two minutes decide the colour.

Method

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  1. 01

    Coat okra

    Dip okra in egg mixed with milk, then toss in cornmeal, flour, seasoning, and salt.

  2. 02

    Rest

    Let coated okra sit 5 minutes so the crust hydrates.

  3. 03

    Air fry

    Spray generously and cook at 390°F for 10–12 minutes, shaking twice.

  4. 04

    Serve

    Salt immediately and serve with hot sauce.