Oven Fried Okra
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4.4
Oven Fried Okra
Description
This Oven Fried Okra recipe starts with coating sliced fresh okra first in buttermilk, then dredging it in a mixture of flour, cornmeal, seasoned salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful breading. The okra pieces are placed on an oiled baking sheet and baked at a high temperature to encourage browning and crisping without frying.
The baking process is done in two stages, flipping the okra halfway through to ensure even cooking and golden crust all around. The result is okra pieces that retain their characteristic slight slime inside but have a satisfying crispy coating outside. This method reduces oil consumption while delivering texture similar to fried okra.
Oven Fried Okra is well-suited as a side dish paired with Southern or comfort foods and can be served warm with accompaniments like ketchup or hot sauce. Monitoring bake time closely is important to avoid overcooking, as oven temperatures and times can vary.
Ingredients
- 2 cups okra sliced, fresh
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornmeal yellow
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Pour the olive oil onto a baking sheet, and make sure all surfaces are covered. Sprinkle the oil liberally with seasoned salt and black pepper before setting aside.
- Combine the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper in a bowl. Pour the buttermilk into another bowl.
- Working in small groups, transfer okra into the buttermilk, allowing a few moments to soak before moving into the flour and cornmeal mixture. Coat the okra pieces completely in the mix, then move to the baking sheet.
- Continue this process until all of the okra has been breaded and placed on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the okra from the oven, flipping with a spatula.
- Place back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes (or until cooked through.)
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, and serve warm with ketchup and hot sauce.
Notes
- Due to variations in oven temperatures, check the okra around 10 minutes into baking to prevent overcooking.
- Flip the okra halfway through the baking time to promote even browning and crispiness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 299mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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