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Air Fried Okra

June 26, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a new way to have okra? Try out this Air Fried Okra. It’s simple to make using an air fryer and with a few pantry spices it comes together quickly. It crispy and the spice mixture just a hint of heat that will go perfectly with your summer cookouts.

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Air Fried Okra
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6 1/3 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound okra
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Servings: 1/3 cup servings
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Instructions
  1. Clean the Okra by rinsing under cold running water and then trim off the very tip of the stem with a paring knife. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl mix together paprika, garlic powder, ground black pepper, salt, onion powder, dried oregano, ground cayenne pepper, and dried thyme and sit aside.
  3. In a large bowl add the cleaned okra, olive oil and the paprika spice mix. Either with your clean hands or spoon mix until all the okra is cover with the oil and spice mix.
  4. Preheat the air frier to 400°F and set the timer for 7 minutes. Once air frier is preheated add a single layer of okra to the basket/tray. Shake or turn okra over halfway thru cooking. Note: you might have to cook in batches in the air frier depending on the size of your air frier.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/3 cup (80g)
servings per container 6

Amount per serving
Calories	50					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	2.5	g			3	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	105	mg			5	%	
Total Carbohydrate	7	g			3	%	
Dietary Fiber	3	g			11	%	
Total Sugars	1	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	2	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	68	mg			6	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	247	mg			6	%

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Okra Simple Roasted

June 11, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

Wonder what to do that okra you’ve got growing? This is a simple roasted okra recipe to add to any meal.

 


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Ingredients
  • 1 pound okra fresh
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
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  1. Wash hands and clean preparation area. Rinse okra under cool running water to remove dirt.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  3. Trim the tough stem end of okra pod off and then slice the okra pod in half lengthwise.
  4. Place the sliced okra pods in a bowl, pour olive oil on top and stir to coat.
  5. Sprinkle seasonings on the okra pods and stir to coat evenly.
  6. Spread seasoned okra pods in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes depending on personal preference of vegetable doneness.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: healthy side dish, okra, side dish, Side Dishes, summer, vegetables

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