Time 20m Yield 2 Number Of Ingredients 4 Steps:
Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Put the whole okra in a resealable plastic bag. Add oil, chili-lime seasoning, and salt. Seal and shake bag until okra is completely covered with oil and spices. Allow to rest for a few minutes, until the air fryer has reached its temperature. Pour contents of the bag into the air fryer basket. Cook for 6 minutes. Toss the basket and cook until okra is crispy on the outside, about 6 minutes more.
Time 30m Yield 2 servings. Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
Pat okra dry with paper towels. Place buttermilk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, seasoning blend and pepper. Dip okra in buttermilk, then roll in cornmeal mixture., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry okra, a few pieces at a time, for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Time 15m Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps:
Mix together coriander, paprika, oregano, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a large bowl, whisk together rice flour, semolina, and all but 1 teaspoon of spice mixture. Add okra; toss to fully coat. Shake excess flour mixture from okra back into bowl, and transfer okra to a plate. Add enough water to flour mixture in bowl to create a batter about the thickness of honey (you should have about 3/4 cup; you may need to add more water as you go along, as rice flour thickens quickly). Pour enough oil into a medium heavy pot to come about 1 inch up sides (about 4 cups). Clip a deep-fry thermometer to pot and heat oil over medium to 350°F. Working with a handful at a time, add okra to batter, turning to coat. Using tongs, lift out of batter and carefully add to oil. Cook, turning once, until golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet; sprinkle immediately with salt. Place in a 200°F oven to keep warm. When all okra is cooked, sprinkle with some of remaining spice mixture and more paprika. Serve with lime wedges.
Time 17m Yield 4 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 8 Steps:
Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss the okra with olive oil to coat. In a small bowl combine coriander, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt. Toss okra with spiced salt mixture. Spread okra on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender, turning once. Serve immediately with lemon wedges (squeeze over each serving)! Makes four servings.
