Name: Oven Fried Okra
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut okra, thawed and drained; Butter-flavored cooking spray; 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Vegetables

Oven Fried Okra

May 4, 2024
by Cordie Abshire
- 4.1 / 5 ( 35 Ratings)
23 Likes

PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

25 mins
TOTAL TIME

35 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

106

Transform frozen okra into a delightful crispy treat with this oven-fried sensation. Skip the deep fryer and savor a healthier, equally satisfying version that's sure to become a family favorite.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut okra, thawed and drained

Butter-flavored cooking spray

1/4 cup yellow cornmeal

1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

19 g
Fiber

3 g
Protein

3 g
Saturated Fat

0 g
Sodium

264 mg
Sugar

4 g
Fat

2 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a baking rack on top of a baking sheet. (5 minutes)

02

Step

If the okra isn't already thawed, microwave the frozen okra using your microwave's frozen vegetable setting, or on high for 8 minutes. Drain well and cool on paper towels for 5-10 minutes. This step is crucial for achieving optimal crispiness. (15 minutes)

03

Step

Generously spray the drained okra with butter-flavored cooking spray.

04

Step

In a plastic food storage bag, combine the cornmeal, panko bread crumbs, garlic salt, and pepper. Add the okra to the bag and shake well to evenly coat each piece with the flavorful mixture.

05

Step

Remove the okra from the bag and spread it in a single layer on the prepared baking rack, ensuring no overcrowding.

06

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, approximately 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking. (20 minutes)

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to the cornmeal mixture.
To achieve maximum crispiness, ensure the okra is thoroughly drained and dry before coating.
Serve immediately for the best texture. These are delicious on their own, or as a side dish with your favorite dipping sauce.

Cordie Abshire

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