![]() ![]() Make sure when cooking okra in the air fryer to pay attention to the cook time. Okra becomes slimy when cooked for a long time making it perfect in stews, soups, and gumbos. This causes it to be excreted (hello poop!) instead of absorbed in the body. Okra contains mucilage which binds to cholesterol during digestion. Polyphenols have also been found to improve brain health by protecting it from inflammation. Polyphenols lowers risk of blood clots.īrain health. Okra has plenty of health benefits including: My air fryer fried okra is an amazing low carb dish that will replace any fried okra dish. What are the Carbs in Fried Okra?Ī general search for carbs in fried okra is 22.8 grams. Net carbs in okra: 7 grams carbs - 3.2 grams of dietary fiber = 3.8 grams of net carbs. With 1 cup of okra yielding 7 grams of carbs and 3.2 grams of dietary fiber, the net carbs would be 3.8 grams. ![]() Net carbs are defined as total carbs - dietary fiber. My serving suggestion of okra is ½ cup yielding 3.5 grams of carbs. 1 cup of okra contains 33 calories, 7 grams of carbs, and 3.2 grams of dietary fiber. Looking for Other Air Fryer Recipes? You Will Love These!Īir Fryer Brussel Sprouts Looking for Other Low Carb Vegetables? You Will LOVE this Video! What to Serve with Air Fryer Fried Okra?Ĭombine this perfect vegetable side dish with any protein (chicken, pork, sirloin) or my Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Tender Recipe. How Long Does it Take to Reheat Leftovers?Īir fry leftovers for 3-5 minutes at 390 degrees. While large batches of cooked okra can be frozen in sealed freezer bags, we will not need to freeze this recipe (because it is so good!). ![]() Since this recipe makes an amount for a supper meal (we are not cooking in bulk), store any leftovers in a small, plastic container in the refrigerator. Pour okra mixture into the air fryer basket.Īir fryer okra at 390 degrees for 12-14 minutes making sure to ‘shake’ the basket at 6 minutes. Place okra in a medium bowl.ĭrizzle olive oil over okra and toss with tongs. I have been very successful in finding Redmond Real Salt at my local supermarket. Make sure to use extra light olive oil since the flavor is mild. While I purchase olive oil at my local supermarket, many of my clients purchase at specialty olive oil stores. Okra’s peak season is from June through September. Okra tends to be available year round in the south and during the summer months in the north. Wrap fresh okra loosely in plastic and store in the refrigerator. Search for okra under 3 inches long and look for plump, firm green pods. You can find okra in the produce section of your local supermarket. Ingredients in Air Fryer Fried Okra Okra. At under 4 grams of carbs per serving, my air fryer fried okra is perfect for those following a keto, low-carb, and gluten-free diet. Air fryer fried okra is a 3-ingredient, perfect vegetable side dish for the entire family. ![]()
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