As well as this being one of my favourite okra recipes, Crispy Roasted Okra is snacking made sexy – trust me.
Why Serve Crispy Roasted Okra?
Roasted okra (also known as lady fingers or gumbo) will make a unique addition to all the lovely barbeques you are (most definitely) going to be hosting this summer. You might even get quiet Quentin and shy Susan bonding over this side dish.
Yeap, Crispy Roasted Okra is a special dish. Before you start thinking ‘I don’t like okra, okra is slimy’… not with this dish. Roasted okra is not slimy as long as you prepare it the way I show you in this post.
I had different flavours of this baked okra growing up in Sierra Leone. Actually it was more like grilled okra but the end result was the same. Perfect finger food that we all just kept dipping into the garlicky chilli sauce. Divine.
How do you cook roasted okra without the slime?
No need to worry about the slime that okra is so famous for. You eliminate this by not cutting into the bit with the seeds. Just a quick trim on the stalk ends of the okra then pop into the oven to roast.
Then you grab the crunchy crispy roasted okra straight out of the oven, dip it into some delicious sauce and just well – enjoy.
What are the benefits of eating roasted okra?
I’m glad you asked. First, Crispy Roasted Okra is naturally:
- Gluten-free
- Vegan
- Keto friendly
- Paleo friendly
- Whole 30 friendly
A serving of Crispy Roasted Okra contains only 9g net carbs (carbs – fibre). Besides being good for these diets, okra is also loaded with nutrients. Okra is beneficial because:
- It’s full of fibre (good for digestion).
- It’s high in Vitamin C (good for the immune system).
- It’s high in Vitamin A (good for the skin and eye health).
- It’s high in potassium (good for blood pressure).
I think this means we should all be eating lots and lots of Crispy Roasted Okra.
How to Make Crispy Roasted Okra — Step by Step
Step 1. Preheat oven to fan 180C / 200C / 400F / gas 6.Mix all the ingredients together making sure the okra is well coated.
Step 2. Add the okra to a baking tray making sure the pieces are not touching each other.
Step 3. Bake for 20-25 mins (turn them once during baking).
Step 4. Whilst the okra is baking mix together the ingredients for the dipping sauce till well combined and set aside.
Step 5. Remove the okra from the oven when crunchy and serve warm or cold with the dipping sauce.
What do I serve with Roasted Okra?
Dipping sauce, of course… but what about your mains? Since this is a great barbeque recipe, it goes well with other barbeque recipes like Ginger Beer Pulled Pork – African Recipe (Gluten-free) and Herb Loaded Beef Burgers {Gluten-free}.
Here is how to cook crispy baked okra in the oven and please let me know any okra recipes that you guys want to share?
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Here is how to make baked okra. Please do try it and if you do make it then please do tag #recipesfromapantry on Instagram or Twitter so that I can pop over and have a look. It is really, really awesome for me when you make any one of my recipes. You can also share it on my Facebook page.
- 450 g (1 lb) trimmed okra
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt
- Chilli flakes (optional)
- 4 tbsp garlic mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- Preheat oven to fan 180C / 200C / 400F / 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 mins (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.
You can double up the quantities of the dipping sauce if you would like more sauce. Ignore mayonnaise if serving this to vegans.
This looks absolutely amazing. Okra is one of my most favourite vegetables and such a healthy one too, I’m definitely giving this recipe a try. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Babus. I hope you like this version
This looks great, not heard of it before so I think I will give it a try!
Ohhh, I would love to know what you think Latoyah.
Okra is quite popular in Greece, Bintu, but I’m afraid it’s the slimy version that I’ve taken quite taken to. Really like the idea of baking it to a crisp, though, and dipping it in that lovely dip! Thanks for showing me that okra can be tasty!
Hey Helen, I love bot the crispy and slimy versions so I don’t mind whichever I get served.
I love Okra in stews and curries, but never tried it by itself, sounds lovely!
It has a lovely taste and you can dip it in anything.
Oh I love okra though I’m not sure I’ve ever bought and cooked it myself. Looks like a stonking recipe Bintu, especially delish with a garlic mayo. Yuuuuuuuum.
I know some of the big supermarkets sell it although I tend to get mine from Brixton market.
You know, I have never had okra before. I keep meaning to buy some and making something with it (although I am not sure what), but I never get round to it. I am going to give your recipe a try.
Ottolenghi recommends a shop near edgeware road where you can get some if you are ever in central London.
I rarely cook with okra though I do like it and this is an interesting recipe with the Sierra Leonean slant.
Thanks Ren. I like that is is so simple.
I have never tried okra as I was never sure what to do with it, this looks lovely
Thanks Alison.
don’t mind if I do! Those look yummy and presumably quite healthy too?
Yes very healthy – so you can eat a huge bowl with no guilt what so ever.
Okra done right is awesome and this looks fantastic, Bintu. I love the added spice and garlic mayo for dipping – these would make the perfect snack. Or maybe starter to a comforting meal…
Of for greedy people like me a main meal.
I’m a huge okra fan and find your roasted crispy version utterly enticing and yes, sexy x
I am pleased to get to meet so many Okra fans.
I’m so going to try this B. looks really delicious and I tried okra chips recently and absolutely loved it! 🙂
Okra chips? Now those I have to try.
Okra has never looked so good!
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I’ve had Okra before but not like this, interesting approach though – I like it.
Let me know if you do try it K.
I’ve never tried okra. To be honest I have always been slightly suspicious of it and avoided it like the plague, lol! Maybe it is the bad reviews from other people that have put me off.
Worth trying J. I love it every which way but this one is the one to try if you are unsure.
Being a Southern girl (Mississippi), okra was a regular staple in our house. These look mouthwatering. All I need now is some black-eyed peas….
Ohhh so do I Now Sharon, so do I.
I’ve only ever had fried okra, this seems like a great (and healthier!) option. Will definitely be adding it to the rotation this summer!
Enjoy every mouthful Jess.
I’ve always hated okra because of the slime factor, but this seems like a recipe that I could grow to love. Thanks for sharing.
I dont mind the slime which def has its place but I hope this recipe gives okra a good name.
Okra is insanely popular here in Jamaica. I love the flavours and seasonings that you used to cook it here!
Thanks Jessica – I would love to know some of the Jamaican seasoning used to cook okra.
I love okra but hardly ever have it and I’ve never roasted it before. This is definitely something I’d like to have a go at.
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Can’t wait to try this! Bought some fresh okra the other day & was trying to figure out how to cook it a different way. A BIG thanks!
Such a nice idea. I love the garlic chili mayonnaise to dip the roasted okra.
I’ve never had okra and this dish looks so good, I must try! Glad to have an easy recipe to try!
What a fun recipe! This is definitely snacking made sexy! Thanks for sharing. I am definitely going to try this one soon. Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.
This sounds amazing! I am from the Southern U.S. where most of the time okra is fried. It is wonderful but I love trying different variations.
I love okra and cook it every week in Indian curries and stir fries. I do bake them once in a while but haven’t managed to get really crispy Ines. Will bookmark your recipe as a reference when I make baked crispy okra next time
I have never had roasted okra! We usually eat it fried. This sounds delicious!
I never thought I was a fan of okra, but that looks really good!
Never tried Okra this way.I usually have it in curries.That’s an awesome recipe to try.
I haven’t tried okra in my whole life but I really would love to because it looks good!
What a great way to serve okra which is a favorite over here!
I love this idea…makes a great snack