Air Fried Okra

Name: Air Fried Okra
Cook time: 8 min
Ingredients: 6 ounces fresh okra; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon water; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/4 cup bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil

Crispy breaded okra cooked to perfection in the air fryer. A healthier take on the Southern classic with a golden, crunchy coating.

6 ingredients-5 steps

Updated Feb 5, 2026

Cook

8 mins

SouthernVegetarianAir Frying

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

air fryer

Instructions

1
In a small bowl
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 teaspoon of water, set aside.
2
Rinse the okra and cut off the tops and bottoms
Rinse the okra and cut off the tops and bottoms. Slice into pieces around 1/4 inch thick.
3
Toss the okra in the flour
Toss the okra in the flour. Then dip each piece in the egg mixture, then in the bread crumbs.
4
Air fry at 356°F for 6 minutes
Air fry at 356°F for 6 minutes. Depending on the size of your air fryer you will likely need to do this in two batches.
5
To make nicely crispy: Toss the breaded okra in th
To make nicely crispy: Toss the breaded okra in the oil (melting the coconut oil to a liquid if needed). Then air fry for an additional 2-3 minutes.