Air Fryer Okra

Ingredients

• 20 each Okra
• 2 tbsp Oil ***read notes
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Red Chili powder
• 2 tbsp Gram flour / Besan
• 1 tsp Rice flour
• 1/4 tsp Garam masala powder use chaat masala for tangy flavor
• 1/2 tsp Water

Instructions

1. Wash and air dry okra until all trace of water is removed.
2. Cut them into thin strips and set aside in a bowl.
3. Now add turmeric powder, red chili powder, 1 tablespoon of the gram flour, rice flour, garam masala powder, salt, oil & water.
4. Mix well to coat and set it aside for few minutes to make the okra absorb the flavors.
5. Now add the remaining one tablespoon of gram flour and toss well to coat. This will help to absorb any excess water from the okra and will keep it dry.
6. Preheat air fryer to 350F for 5 minutes.
7. Place the coated okra strips in the air fryer basket.
8. We need to bake for a total of 10 minutes.
9. After first 5 minutes, gently slide out the basket and give the okra strips light toss or shake. Then put it back and bake for another 5 minutes.
10. Once done, let cool for few seconds and enjoy!
11. Enjoy as a snack or serve it as a side for dal rice!