Crispy Okra
 
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Recipe type: Sides
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 cups okra (ladies' fingers), diced or thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp 5-spice powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Japanese chilli spice powder or chilli powder
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 3 Tbsp flour
Instructions
  1. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl to make the masala. Place dried okra into the bowl and coat thoroughly.
  2. Add oil and mix very well. Let the okra sit for 15 min in the marinade. Heat the air-fryer at 320F/160C. Air-fry for 8 min, shaking once after 4 min and again at 8 min.
  3. For crispy okra, air-fry again at 390F/200C for another 5 min.
Notes
Wash and dry okra thoroughly on paper towels. Place under the sun for 10-15 minutes if possible, turning once to ensure all sides are nicely dried.
The okra is air-fried twice. The second time is to make it crispy which is ideal for a snack or as finger-food.
Alternatively, deep-fry the okra in very hot oil.
Recipe by Ginger and Cilantro at https://www.gingerandcilantro.com/crispy-okra/