Crispy Air-Fried Okra with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Ingredients
- ¾ pound okra pods
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large shallot minced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ Scotch bonnet chile minced (seeded for milder sauce)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup vegetable stock or water
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- Juice of ½ lime
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- In a bowl, toss the okra with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the seasoned okra to the air fryer basket and cook, shaking the basket halfway through, until the okra is tender and lightly charred at the edges, about 16 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced shallot, garlic, and chile, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds, then add the vegetable stock (or water) and peanut butter.
- Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until the sauce is slightly reduced and thickened, for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove the sauce from the heat, stir in the lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the peanut sauce on a serving plate, then pile the crispy air-fried okra on top.
- Serve hot.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine advice:
Pair this spicy peanut sauce with a slightly sweet white wine like Gewürztraminer or a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir to balance the heat and complement the rich flavors of the dish.Nutritional Information
Calories: 270 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 20 g | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 5 g