Air fryer okra is an easy three-ingredient recipe to make as an easy side dish for meals any time of the year! Cook it whole, sliced, or cut in half with excellent results! It comes perfectly tender with nice crisp edges.
Wash and dry the pods. Trim off the stem ends a bit if they are too long. If you prefer to cut, you can slice it horizontally into half-inch slices or slice it in half lengthwise straight down the middle.
Place the okra pieces in a bowl. Sprinkle with oil, salt and pepper. Use your hands or tongs to toss the okra around to coat it completely.
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and transfer okra to the basket.
Cook at 350° F or 180° C for 8-10 minutes until hot, crispy and the edges are golden brown. Turn at least once during the cooking time.
Notes
Check the full post above for more about different okra variations, storing tips, and serving suggestions.
Cook the okra in a single layer. If using a smaller air fryer, you can stack the okra 2-3 deep but don’t overfill the basket. You want to leave plenty of room so the hot air can flow around the okra.
Shake it up! At least once halfway through cooking so it cooks more evenly.
Buy okra close to the cook time. It’s a relatively delicate vegetable and will last for a short time (2-3) days in the refrigerator.
Choose smaller okra which may be less slimy and more tender.
Thebest way to get crispier okra, cut okra in half or into half-inch slices prior to cooking.