Step 1

First, start with the smallest okra you can find. Larger okra tends to be woody, which wouldn't work in this recipe.

Step 2

Wash the okra. Trim off any excess stems, but do not cut into the okra pod itself.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 450 F. Spray a shallow baking dish with olive oil, if necessary, add okra, and season to taste. Give the okra one quick (1/2 second) spray with olive oil and put them into the oven. Bake, stirring every 5 minutes, until okra is browned on all sides, about 15 minutes. Serve hot out of the oven.

Step 4

Preheat a standard air fryer to 390F or a Breville Air to 425F. Toss the freshly washed okra with seasoning and spread it in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Begin air frying, checking after about 7 minutes. Air fry until the okra is browning on all sides.