Alright, let’s talk about cookin’ them frozen breaded okra in that there air fryer. You know, the one that looks like a spaceship landed in your kitchen? Yeah, that thing.
First off, don’t you go frettin’ about thawin’ that okra. Straight from the freezer, bag and all, into the fryer basket. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy, like my grandson always says. No fuss, no muss. That’s what I like.
- Don’t overthink it.
- Just dump ‘em in.
- Make sure they ain’t all clumped together, though. Spread ‘em out a bit, like you’re spreadin’ seeds in the garden. You want them to get all crispy-like, not soggy. Nobody wants soggy okra.
Now, about that heat. You gotta crank it up. My girl, she told me 400 degrees Fahrenheit is the magic number. That’s hot, mind you. Hotter than a summer day in July, I tell ya. But that’s what makes them okra crispy and good.
Time-wise, well, that depends. Some folks say 15 minutes, some say 20. I say, start with 15, and then keep an eye on ‘em. You know, like watchin’ a pot of beans on the stove. You don’t want ‘em to burn. Burnt okra ain’t tasty. After about 8 minutes, give that basket a shake. Just a little jiggle, you know, to make sure them okra ain’t stickin’ together. Then let ‘em cook for another 7 minutes or so. You want them golden brown and crispy, like fried chicken.
And listen, every air fryer is different. Mine, it cooks a little faster than my neighbor’s. So, you gotta figure out what works for your machine. It ain’t rocket science, I tell ya. Just good ol’ common sense. If they ain’t crispy enough after 15 minutes, give ‘em a few more minutes. If they’re gettin’ too dark, take ‘em out sooner.
Some folks like to spray a little oil on them okra before they cook ‘em. Says it makes ‘em crispier. I tried it once, didn’t make much difference to me. But if you want to, go ahead. A little spritz of oil won’t hurt nothin’. Just don’t go pourin’ a whole bottle in there. That’d be a mess, I tell ya.
Now, when them okra are done, get ‘em out of that fryer basket quick. Don’t let ‘em sit in there and get all steamy. Put ‘em on a plate, maybe with a little salt and pepper. Some folks like to dip ‘em in ranch dressin’. Me, I like ‘em just the way they are, crispy and hot.
So, there you have it. Cookin’ frozen breaded okra in the air fryer ain’t hard. It’s quicker than fryin’ ‘em in a pan, and it don’t make your house all greasy. And the best part? Them okra are crispy and delicious. Perfect for a snack, or a side dish with supper. Now go on and try it yourself. You’ll be surprised how easy it is. And don’t forget to clean that air fryer after you’re done. Nobody likes a dirty kitchen. Not even this old lady.
And another thing, I heard some folks sayin’ somethin’ about air fryin’ bein’ healthier. I don’t know about all that healthy stuff. All I know is, them okra taste mighty good cooked this way. And that’s good enough for me. You know, back in my day, we didn’t have no air fryers. We fried everything in a pan with a whole lotta lard. Times sure have changed, haven’t they? Makes you think.
Anyway, go on now. Get cookin’. And don’t be scared to experiment. Maybe try different seasonings. Or maybe dip them okra in somethin’ different. You never know, you might just come up with somethin’ new and delicious. Just remember, keep an eye on them, don’t burn them, and have fun. That’s the most important thing.
And one last thing, if you ain’t got no air fryer, well, you can still fry them okra in a pan. Just heat up some oil, and fry ‘em till they’re golden brown. It ain’t quite the same, but it’ll do in a pinch. But seriously, get yourself an air fryer. They’re the best thing since sliced bread, I tell ya. Makes cookin’ so much easier. And that’s important when you’re gettin’ old like me. You don’t want to be standin’ over a hot stove all day.
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