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Home » Air Fryer » Crispy Bhindi - Crispy and Spicy Oven Baked Okra

Crispy Bhindi - Crispy and Spicy Oven Baked Okra

Published: Feb 27, 2016 · Modified: Jun 16, 2020 by Shweta Arora · This post may contain affiliate links

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Crispy Bhindi is a super easy Indian appetizer/snack/side made by baking Okra in the oven and then tossing it with some Indian spices. This is a completely vegan, gluten-free and healthy dish. Best part is you can add spices to taste and can create various combinations of choice. Kids love it too!!  You can serve it as an appetizer with some ketchup or as a snack with tea or as a side with a simple meal like Dal Chawal to add some flavor and crunch.

I had tried crispy bhindi couple of years back when I got lots of Okra and it turned out to be not so good quality one (it was prepacked and didn't have the option of picking it). Instead of throwing it, I tried baking it over deep frying for a healthier twist and Tadaaa, it was a success. Have been making this ever since. Thought it was too simple to share but honestly we love it so much that couldn't stop from sharing with you all. Most times simple and easy recipes are the best. This recipe tastes best when made fresh and served immediately.

If you like bhindi, you can also try this vegan Indian Sabzi - Bhindi Do Pyaza - Okra Onion Stir Fry

Now to the Crispy Bhindi recipe...

 

Step by Step Method: 

Using Oven: Preheat the oven to 400F. Line the baking tray with aluminium foil, spray it with some oil and keep aside.  Wash and dry the bhindi thoroughly using a kitchen/paper towel. For each Okra, chop off the head and tail and cut it length wise into 2-4 pieces depending on the size of okra. Make sure to cut them equal i.e. 2 or 4 pieces for even cooking. I cut them into 2 for this recipe.

Transfer the cut Okra onto the lined baking sheet. Add oil, salt and pepper. Toss well so that each okra get well coated. Spread them evenly and avoid overlapping any okra. Also do not overcrowd them as that will result in them being steamed rather than turning crispy. Bake in 2 batches if required.

Bake at 400F for about 15-20 mins or until the okra has turned crispy turning it half way through (time may vary from oven to oven). Make sure not to burn the okra as it will turn bitter in taste. If the Okra is still not crisp, bump the temperature to 425F and bake for another 5-7 mins or until the okra is crispy. Remove from the oven and let it sit on the hot baking sheet for another 5 mins which will help crisp them up further.

Add all the spices into a bowl - coriander powder, red chilli powder, cumin seeds powder, dry mango powder and chaat masala. Mix it and toss it with the crispy okra until every Okra is well coated. Add spice mix to your taste. Sprinkle some coriander leaves and serve.

Using Air Fryer: follow the same steps as above to prepare the bhindi. Add the okra to the air fryer basket with salt, pepper and oil. Toss till everything is well coated and then Air fry at 370F for about 10 mins (toss half way through), flip and bake for another 5-7 mins at 400F or until the okra has turned crispy. Make sure not to burn the okra as it will turn bitter in taste.

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Crispy Bhindi

CRISPY BHINDI – CRISPY AND SPICY OVEN BAKED OKRA

Shweta Arora
Crispy Bhindi is a super easy Indian, vegan, gluten free snack/appetizer/side made by baking Okra in the oven and then tossing it with some Indian spices. Bet you can't stop munching this!!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Indian
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Ingredients
  

  • 20-25 Bhindi/Okra (preferably the long and slender ones)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chaat masala powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur)
  • few cilantro leaves (for garnishing)

Instructions
 

Using Oven

  • Preheat the oven to 400F. Line the baking tray with aluminium foil, spray it with some oil and keep aside.
  • Wash and dry the bhindi /okra thoroughly using a kitchen/paper towel. 
  • For each Okra, chop off the head and tail and cut it length wise into 2-4 pieces depending on the size of okra. Make sure to cut them equal i.e. 2 or 4 pieces for even cooking.
  • Transfer the cut Okra onto the lined baking sheet. Add oil, salt and pepper. Toss well so that each okra get well coated. 
  • Spread them evenly and avoid overlapping any okra. Do not overcrowd them as that will result in them being steamed rather than turning crispy. Bake in 2 batches if required. 
  • Bake at 400F for about 15-20 mins or until the okra has turned crispy turning it half way through (time may vary from oven to oven). Make sure not to burn the okra as it will turn bitter in taste. 
  • Now bump up the temperature to 425F and bake for another 5-10 mins until the okra's have crisped up.
  • Remove from the oven and let it sit on the hot baking sheet for another 5 mins which will help crisp them up further. 
  • Add all the spices into a bowl - coriander powder, red chilli powder, cumin seeds powder, dry mango powder and chaat masala.Mix it and toss it with the crispy okra until every Okra is well coated. Add spice mix to your taste. 
  • Sprinkle some coriander leaves and serve.

Using Air Fryer

  • Wash and dry the bhindi /okra thoroughly using a kitchen/paper towel. 
  • For each Okra, chop off the head and tail and cut it length wise into 2-4 pieces depending on the size of okra. Make sure to cut them equal i.e. 2 or 4 pieces for even cooking.
  • Transfer the cut Okra onto the airfryer basket. Add oil, salt and pepper. Toss well so that each okra get well coated.
  • Air fry at 370F for about 10 mins (toss half way through), flip and bake for another 5-7 mins at 400F or until the okra has turned crispy. Make sure not to burn the okra as it will turn bitter in taste. 
  • Add all the spices into a bowl - coriander powder, red chilli powder, cumin seeds powder, dry mango powder and chaat masala.Mix it and toss it with the crispy okra until every Okra is well coated. Add spice mix to your taste. 
  • Sprinkle some coriander leaves and serve.
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That's it, our healthy, gluten-free and vegan Oven Baked Crispy Bhindi - Okra is ready. Serve these as appetizer/snack on their own or with some ketchup or as a side with simple meal. Enjoy!

Happy Baking!!
Shweta

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  1. Shweta Arora

    January 19, 2017 at 8:35 pm

    Indeed, thanks for stopping by 🙂

    Reply
  2. Shweta Arora

    January 19, 2017 at 8:35 pm

    Thank you!

    Reply
  3. Teena Agnel

    January 19, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    Beautiful pics????????

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  4. beena stephen

    February 27, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    Yummy and healthy

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