Extra Crunchy Okra- The Healthy Way
Okra coated in panko and served with a yogurt dip makes a healthy side or appetizer
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
Okra
- 12 ounces okra
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup panko
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Dipping sauce
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2-1/2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Clean okra, and remove stem and tip ends; set on paper towels to dry slightly.
- In a shallow bowl whisk egg white and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
- In a second shallow bowl combine panko, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and salt.
- Cut okra into 1-inch segments.
- Place 1/4 of okra into egg white mix.
- Use a fork to toss and fully coat okra pieces.
- Remove okra from egg white, using the fork, shaking to remove excess egg.
- Transfer to panko mixture.
- Toss until all pieces of okra are well-coated.
- Spray air fryer racks with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place coated okra pieces on rack.
- Repeat with remaining okra.
- Do not crowd the okra on the rack; use multiple racks as needed.
- Heat air fryer to 375 degrees.
- Place rack(s) in oven, and air fry for 6 minutes.
- If using more than one rack, rotate positions, and air fry for 6 more minutes.
- While okra cooks, combine yogurt and barbecue sauce in a small bowl, stirring well.
- Remove okra from air fryer, and serve immediately with dipping sauce.