5 from 27 votes
Crispy Roasted Okra
Crispy Roasted Okra is prepared by coating trimmed okra in vegetable oil and seasoning with salt and chili flakes, then roasting in a hot oven until crunchy on the outside. The roasting process creates a satisfying crisp texture while preserving the okra's tender interior. The accompanying garlic chili mayonnaise dipping sauce adds a creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy complement, making this a flavorful snack or side dish.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings:
5
Calories:
118 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
African, Indian, American, Vegan
Ingredients
Crispy okra:
- 1 pound okra trimmed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- salt
- chili flakes
Garlic chilli mayonnaise dipping sauce:
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise garlic
- 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to fan 180 degrees C / 200 degrees C / 400 degrees F / gas 6.
- Mix all the ingredients together making sure the okra is well coated.
- Add the okra to a baking tray making sure the pieces are not touching each other.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes (turn them once during baking).
- Whilst the okra is baking mix together the ingredients for the dipping sauce till well combined and set aside.
- Remove the okra from the oven when crunchy and serve warm or cold with the dipping sauce.
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Notes
- Coat okra pieces thoroughly with oil to ensure even crisping during roasting.
- Space okra apart on the baking tray to avoid steaming and promote crunchiness.
- Flip okra once during baking to achieve even browning on all sides.
- Adjust chili flakes to control spice level; add gradually if sensitive to heat.
- Prepare dipping sauce in advance and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Monitor baking time closely to prevent overcooking or burning.
Nutrition Information
Calories
118kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
170mg
(7%)
Potassium
269mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
645IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
20.7mg
(23%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 645IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 20.7mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.