Air Fryer Okra Bites with corn-parmesan crust, lime mint yogurt

Name: Air Fryer Okra Bites with corn-parmesan crust, lime mint yogurt
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión contemporánea
Ingredients: 14 oz fresh okra; 1/2 cup fine cornmeal; 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese; 2 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 large egg; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 tsp lime zest; 1 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp fresh mint; 1 tsp honey

An original recipe featuring tender, crispy okra coated in a cornmeal, parmesan, and spice crust, then air fried until golden. It is served with a fresh lime-mint yogurt sauce that balances the vegetable’s flavor with bright citrus and herbal notes.

20 minPrep

12 minCook

32 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

400 g fresh okra (lavada, well dry and cut a lo largo por the mitad)
60 g fine cornmeal (for a crust crujiente)
35 g finely grated parmesan cheese (more a poco extra optional for servir)
4 g sweet paprika
2 g garlic powder
2 g onion powder
5 g salt (divided)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
1 unit egg (beaten)
15 ml olive oil (more a poco en spray if desired)
120 g plain Greek yogurt
1 g lime zest (finely grated)
15 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
5 g fresh mint (finely chopped)
5 ml honey (optional, for redondear the sauce)

Nutrition facts

per serving

180 kcal

Calories

8 g

Protein

15 g

Carbs

10 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

12 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairyEggs

Instructions

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1. Preheat the air fryer to 390 °F / 200 °C for 3 minutes.
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2. In a large bowl, mix the fine cornmeal, grated parmesan cheese, sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt, and black pepper.
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3. In another bowl, whisk the egg with the olive oil until combined.
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4. Add the fresh okra to the egg mixture and toss so all the pieces are lightly coated.
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5. Dredge the okra in the cornmeal-parmesan mixture, pressing gently so the crust adheres well to each half.
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6. Arrange the okra in the air fryer basket in a single layer. If desired, lightly spray the tops with oil to help browning.
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7. Cook at 390 °F / 200 °C for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the okra is tender and the coating is golden and crisp.
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8. While it cooks, make the sauce by stirring together the plain Greek yogurt, lime zest, lime juice, fresh mint, optional honey, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
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9. Serve the okra hot with the lime mint yogurt on the side. If you like, finish with a little extra grated parmesan on top.

Chef tips

Drying the okra very well helps the coating stick and crisp up. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if needed to keep the texture crisp.

Substitutions

You can replace the mint with cilantro or parsley. Parmesan can be swapped for pecorino. For a gluten-free version, make sure the cornmeal is certified free from cross-contact.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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