# Okra cooking times

How long to cook okra: **6–8 min pan-fried, 15–20 min in the oven at 220°C (200°C fan), 10–12 min in an air fryer at 200°C and 3–4 min deep-fried at 180°C**. Every way to cook it is below, with the temperature and how to tell it’s done.

Source: https://feastflow.co.uk/okra-cooking-times (FeastFlow free cooking-time guides). Last checked 11 November 2026.

## How long to cook okra

Times are for 300 g, for 4.

Okra: cooking times by method:

| Method | Time | Heat | How |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Pan-fry](https://feastflow.co.uk/pan-frying-times) | 6–8 min | over a high heat | Stir-fry in oil in one layer, without too much stirring. |
| [Oven](https://feastflow.co.uk/oven-cooking-times) | 15–20 min | 220°C (200°C fan), 425°F, gas 7 | Whole or halved, tossed in oil. |
| [Air fryer](https://feastflow.co.uk/air-fryer-cooking-times) | 10–12 min | 200°C (400°F) | Whole or halved, tossed in a teaspoon of oil; shake halfway. |
| [Deep-fry](https://feastflow.co.uk/deep-frying-times) (Coated slices) | 3–4 min | oil at 180°C (350°F) | Sliced and coated in seasoned flour or cornmeal. |

## Before you start

Wash and dry well (wet okra gets slimy), then trim the stalk ends. Leave whole or slice.

## How to tell it’s done

Tender and lightly browned.

## Questions

### How long to pan-fry okra?

6–8 min over a high heat. Stir-fry in oil in one layer, without too much stirring.

### How long to cook okra in the oven?

15–20 min at 220°C (200°C fan), 425°F, gas 7. Whole or halved, tossed in oil.

### How long to cook okra in an air fryer?

10–12 min at 200°C (400°F). Whole or halved, tossed in a teaspoon of oil; shake halfway.

### How long to deep-fry okra?

Coated slices: 3–4 min in oil at 180°C (350°F). Sliced and coated in seasoned flour or cornmeal.

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Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and sizes vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance.

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