Best 4 Oven Fried Okra Recipes

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Craving the crispy, golden-brown goodness of fried okra but don't want the extra calories and mess that come with deep-frying? Look no further than oven-fried okra! This healthier alternative to traditional fried okra yields a satisfyingly crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior, all without the need for a vat of hot oil. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep time, you can enjoy this delicious Southern classic right in your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to crispy, oven-fried okra perfection!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

OVEN FRIED OKRA



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A healthier version of an old southern favorite. This recipe is comes from Souther but Lite cookbook.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 cups cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
4 cups fresh okra
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a cookie sheet or jellyroll pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine corn meal, salt and pepper.
  • Wash okra; drain.
  • Trim ends and cut into 1/2 inch slices.
  • Dredge in corn meal mixture to coat well.
  • Okra should be moist in order for corn meal to adhere.
  • If necessary, rinse okra again in water before dredging.
  • Spread okra in a single layer in prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally.

COMFORTING OVEN-FRIED OKRA, SQUASH, AND ONION



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What a great way to "fry" some veggies. I loved the combination of veggies and did add the potatoes. The seasonings enhance the flavor of the fresh veggies and the cornmeal/flour coating is great. Can't wait to make this again!

Provided by Kathleen Hagood

Categories     Vegetables

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-2 small squash, diced to 1/2 inch
12-17 pieces of small okra, sliced
2 small new potatoes, red or white, diced to 1/2 inch (optional) it's great with or without the potatoes.
1/2 c onion chopped to about 1/2 inch pieces
1-2 fresh jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)
3 handfuls of all purpose flour, add more after mixing in meal and spices if needed to cover the vegetables.
2 Tbsp corn meal
1/4 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
TO BAKE
pam
aluminum foil

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2. Be sure to use the freshest ingredients. Add each chopped vegetable ingredient into bowl for mixing.
  • 3. Salt, garlic powder, and pepper vegetables and stir. Throw in flour on top of vegetables, then corn meal.
  • 4. If the vegetables aren't sufficiently covered upon stirring, you may add more flour one tablespoon at a time until it's all covered.
  • 5. Place aluminum foil, shiny side up, in a sheet pan. Spray with Pam cooking spray. Remove vegetable mixture from bowl with hands and spread onto the foil in a thin layer. If there is any loose flour in the bowl, dump it into the trash instead of onto the pan.
  • 6. Spray the top of the breaded vegetables with Pam.
  • 7. Place into the preheated oven and bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until brown. I stir them around about 10 minutes before they finish cooking to crispen them up better on all sides.
  • 8. Remove from oven and serve immediately. This is good fried on the stove top also, but if you are like my family, you may be cutting back on fried foods. This is a good way to eat nice comfort foods without consuming large amounts of unhealthy fats.

OVEN FRIED OKRA



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My husband loves fried okra, so he was pleased with this low-fat version.I sometimes substitute corn meal for the bread crumbs. Originally from the food section of the Houston Chronicle.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 32m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh okra, stem ends trimmed and sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a large pot 3/4 full of boiling,salted water,parboil okra until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, beat together egg, 1 Tablespoon of water, and pepper sauce. Add okra to bowl.
  • In a plastic food storage bag, combine bread crumbs,pepper, and salt.
  • Using a slotted spoon,remove okra from egg mixture, allowing excess egg mixture to drip back into bowl.
  • Add okra to crumb mixture in bag and rotate bag to coat okra evenly.
  • On a nonstick baking sheet or large, shallow pan, spread okra in a single layer.
  • Spray okra with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake until crisp and golden brown, about 12 minutes.

OVEN FRIED OKRA



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A delicious Faux Fried favorite with all age groups.

Provided by Sandy Clark Gerhardt

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 95.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 263.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender okra pods for the best results.
  • Soak the okra in a vinegar and water solution for at least 30 minutes before cooking to help reduce the sliminess.
  • Coat the okra in a mixture of flour, cornmeal, and seasonings before baking to create a crispy coating.
  • Bake the okra at a high temperature (400°F or higher) for a short amount of time (10-15 minutes) to prevent it from becoming tough.
  • Serve the okra hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, ketchup, or honey mustard.

Conclusion:

Oven-fried okra is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional fried okra. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed as a snack, side dish, or main course. With its crispy coating and tender interior, oven-fried okra is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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