nutritional information

Per SERVING:

  • Calories: 349
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Total Fat: 3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 71 g
  • Cholesterol: 53 mg
  • Sodium: 608 mg
  • Fiber: 6 g

Crispy Oven-Fried Okra

Crispy Oven-Fried Okra

Serves 4

“Frying” okra in the oven not only keeps fat calories in check, it involves less work (no oil or fryers needed)—and you can make one big batch all at once. But most importantly, it tastes just as great as traditional fried okra.
  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 lb. fresh okra or 1 16-oz. pkg. frozen okra, thawed
  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Coat baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Combine cornmeal, salt, pepper and paprika in bowl.
  3. Whisk egg in separate bowl. Dip okra in egg, then in cornmeal mixture. Work in batches to prevent clumping.
  4. Spread okra on prepared pan. Roast 30 to 35 minutes, or until crisp and lightly browned, shaking pan occasionally. Remove from pan with slotted spoon, and serve hot.
May 1907

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comments

Crispy Oven-Fried Okra! It's got egg in it?????

Tabucur - 2013-02-20 02:18:23

OMGoodness, the sodium content is sufficient reason not to try this.

Ginger - 2013-02-20 01:40:34

As a Southern girl who loves the real thing, this was soooooo not worth it. We didn't eat more than the first bite!

Anonymous - 2010-10-28 20:49:20

I was a bit disapointed by this recipe! I think the cornmeal was a little intense (flavor and texture) and ended up stealing the show! And yes, there is a significant amount of cornmeal left over.

Ashley - 2009-07-26 21:35:55

The amount of cornmeal left over, even after double breading the pieces, is ridiculous. I made full recipe of cornbread with just the leftover cornmeal, I couldn't save it because of the egg & just couldn't let it go to waste.

Anonymous - 2009-07-15 22:02:16

re: wolfee you don't need the egg. as long as the okra is kept moist then you'll be all set

stephanie - 2009-07-07 15:24:37

I like the idea of baking it, sooo much less fat then frying!

LowFatVeg - 2009-06-11 12:52:26

I would like to see directions for an eggless option added.

wolfeee - 2009-06-10 10:54:15

Here is my family's favorite Okra recipe. I had posted it on bakespace http://www.bakespace.com/recipes/detail/Spiced-Okra-Indian-Style/25339/

Rinchen - 2009-06-09 21:51:10

I can't believe that you think this method is less work. I slice okra, sprinkle cornmeal over the slices and then fry in a minimum amount of oil for about 3 minutes!

Rinchen - 2009-06-09 21:46:41

Can't wait to try it!

Anna - 2011-07-26 11:13:24