How to Make Oven Fried Okra - A Step-by-Step Guide

Okra is a popular vegetable in Southern cuisine, and one of the most delicious ways to prepare it is by oven frying. While traditional fried okra is often deep-fried in oil, oven frying offers a healthier and less messy alternative that still yields a crispy and flavorful result. This recipe for oven fried okra is easy to make and is a great way to enjoy this beloved vegetable without the guilt of indulging in a greasy, fried dish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut okra
  • butter flavored cooking spray
  • ¼ cup yellow cornmeal
  • ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a baking rack on top of a baking sheet or sheet pan.
  • Cook the frozen okra in the microwave using your microwave's frozen vegetable setting, or on high for 8 minutes. Drain and cool on paper towels, about 5 to 10 minutes. Spray generously with butter flavored cooking spray. Add the cornmeal, panko bread crumbs, garlic salt, and pepper to a plastic food storage bag. Place the okra into the bag and shake to coat the okra with the cornmeal mixture.
  • Remove the okra from the bag and spread it on the prepared baking rack. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    95 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 264mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 92mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 252mg