Oven-Baked Okra Delight
Oven-Baked Okra Delight is a recipe for a healthier and delicious alternative to traditional fried okra. The ingredients include frozen cut okra, butter flavored cooking spray, yellow cornmeal, panko bread crumbs, garlic salt, and ground black pepper (optional). The okra is thawed, coated in a mixture of cornmeal, bread crumbs, garlic salt, and pepper, and then baked in the oven until golden brown and crispy. This summery dish provides a lighter option for enjoying the flavors of okra during the summer season.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- Colander
- shallow dish
- paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package of frozen cut okra
- Butter flavored cooking spray
- ¼ cup yellow cornmeal
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp garlic salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper (optional)
Notes
- Preheat your oven to the temperature recommended on the frozen okra package.
- Thoroughly coat a baking sheet with the butter flavored cooking spray.
- In a shallow dish, combine the yellow cornmeal, panko bread crumbs, garlic salt, and ground black pepper (if desired). Mix well.
- Take the frozen okra and place it in a colander. Run cool water over it for a few minutes to thaw it out.
- Pat the okra dry using a paper towel, removing any excess moisture.
- Transfer the dried okra to the dish with the cornmeal and breadcrumb mixture. Gently toss the okra until evenly coated.
- Arrange the coated okra in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Give the coated okra a light spritz with the butter flavored cooking spray.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for the recommended time on the frozen okra package, or until the okra turns golden brown and crispy.
- Once done, remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the okra to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve the oven-baked okra as a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried okra.
Nutrition
Calories: 95kcal
