Easy Roasted Okra

This okra is baked in a hot oven to create a crispy, salty snack that's not unlike French fries!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 55

Servings: servings

Author: Kris Bordessa

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Slice the stem end off and cut the okra in half lengthwise. Divide the sliced okra between two rimmed baking sheets.
3 pounds fresh okra
Pour half the oil, salt, and pepper onto the okra on each baking sheet; use your hands to toss until it's evenly coated.
6 - 8 tablespoons avocado oil, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper
Spread the okra in a single layer.
Use a spatula to loosen the okra from the pan and stir it around every 10 minutes or so, shaking the pan to even it out again. When you do this, switch the pans on the racks, moving the top one down and the bottom one up.
It will take about 45 minutes or so to reach crispy perfection.

After about 20 minutes of cook time, the okra will be lightly browned and tender. You can serve it now, but if you want crispy, fry-like morsels, keep cooking!
When the okra is close to done, keep a close eye on it. It can go from perfect to burnt quickly at this stage.
People who are cutting carbs will really appreciate this roasted okra recipe. While a potato has 37 carbs, a cup of okra only has seven.