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Air-Fryer Garlic Okra

Okra brushed with garlic oil and air-fried—lightly charred outside, tender inside, simple and rice-friendly.

Total 18 min Air fryer Easy 1 servings
Air fryer Air fryer cookingCooking for one
Air-Fryer Garlic Okra

Wash okra and dry thoroughly; oil before air-frying so it doesn’t steam soft.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 8 min · Cook 10 min

  1. Prep: Okra 150g; pat protein dry and rub with Garlic 3cloves, Olive oil 1tbsp, Salt pinch, Black pepper pinch.
  2. "Prep: Okra 150g; pat protein dry and rub with Garlic 3cloves, Olive oil 1tbsp, Salt pinch, Black pepper pinch."
  3. Trim okra stems; pat dry. Mince garlic.
  4. Toss okra with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 190°C for 3 minutes; arrange in one layer.
  6. Air-fry at 190°C for 5 minutes, flip, then 4 more until edges char lightly.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • Don’t split okra—whole pods keep mucilage and texture better.

Best fresh; reheated okra softens.

Substitutions

Green beans

FAQ

I dislike slimy okra?

Air-fry 2 minutes longer for crisper edges—mucilage feels less pronounced.