Air Fry Bhindi Fry | Okra Fry
Air Fry Bhindi Fry ( Okra Fry) is a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional deep fried Bhindi. This side dish is prepared with okra and a blend of aromatic Indian spices and air fried until crispy.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound okra / bhindi, chop into small pieces
- ½ tablespoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- 1//2 teaspoon red chili powder, adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur), adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoon oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
Prep For Air Fry Bhindi Fry (Okra Fry)
- Wash the okra. Spread okra on a clean kitchen towel and pat dry to absorb any extra moisture.
- Chop the okra into half inch pieces.
Note: Discard the top part of the okra. - In a bowl, combine chopped okra, dry ingredients and oil. Toss to coat evenly.
Method 1: Air Fry Bhindi Fry
- You will need Instant Pot Instant Vortex Plus
- Divide the okra onto the cooking trays in an even layer.
- Select AIR FRY, set the temperature to 350°F and the time to 15 minutes. Press START.
- When it displays “Add Food”, place one cooking tray at the top, and second tray in the bottom. Place the drip pan in the bottom most position.
- When it displays “Turn Food”, switch the trays. The top one goes in the bottom and bottom one goes in the top.
- When the AIR FRY is complete, check okra is done, if required add additional minutes of cooking time.
- Dish out okra in a serving dish. Serve Bhindi Fry with some Indian flatbread – roti, naan, paratha. Enjoy!
Method 2: Air Fryer Bhindi Fry Using Air Fryer Lid
- You will need Instant Pot, and Air Fryer lid
- Important: Completely UNPLUG the Instant Pot unit, before proceeding with this recipe.
- Arrange the okra in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Place the trivet (that comes with crisplid) inside the inner pot of Instant Pot. Place the crispy basket on top of the trivet. Now place the mealthy crisplid on top of the inner pot. Plug the crisplid and lower the handle.
- Air fry okra at 350°F for 15 minutes. Shake them half way through.
- When the AIR FRY is complete, check if okra is done, if required add additional minutes of cooking time.
- Repeat the process for the remaining okra.
- Dish out okra in a serving dish. Serve okra fry with some Indian flatbread – roti, naan, paratha. Enjoy!
Notes
- Depending upon the size of the okra pieces, the time will vary.
- Adjust the spiciness as per taste.
- Please use timing as a guideline.
- Please refer to the post for the following:
- How To Pick Okra
- Pro Tips For Best Air Fryer Bhindi Fry
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Air Fry Bhindi Fry | Okra Fry
Amount per Serving
Calories
84
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Sodium
9
mg
0
%
Potassium
358
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
815
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
26
mg
32
%
Calcium
100
mg
10
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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