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Crispy Air Fryer Okra: Your New Favorite Snack!

Kurkuri Bhindi: master this incredibly crispy air fryer okra recipe. Perfectly spiced, light, and a fantastic snack or side dish for any meal.
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Prep Time 13 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ pound okra
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garam masala
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons gram flour (besan)
  • 2 tablespoons rice flour
  • 1 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain seeds)
  • ½ lemon (juiced )
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Method
 

  1. Rinse and drain the okra. Completely dry each okra individually with a kitchen towel or paper towels.
  2. Cut the top and bottoms off of the okra. Then cut each okra into 4 quarters lengthwise. If the okra is thick you can also cut it into 6 pieces lengthwise.
  3. Preheat the air fryer at 400° F for 5 minutes.
  4. Place the cut okra in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, salt, gram flour, rice flour, and ajwain seeds. Mix well. Add lemon juice and water. Mix well coating all the ingredients well to the okra. Add the cooking oil and mix well again.
  5. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil. Evenly place the okra in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Having slightly layered okra is ok but spread out as much as possible within the basket. Cook in 2 batches if you have a smaller air fryer.
  6. Cook at 350°F for about 10 minutes. Shake the basket, lightly spray the okra with cooking oil and then cook for an additional 2 minutes at 370 ° F.
  7. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and ketchup.

Notes

- For the crispiest kurkuri bhindi, ensure the okra is completely dry before coating. Any moisture will prevent the coating from adhering properly and result in a soggy texture. - Do not overcrowd your air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to allow proper air circulation, which is crucial for even crisping. - If the okra starts to soften instead of crisping, it might be due to too much moisture or oil. Reduce the oil slightly on your next batch and ensure thorough drying.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.