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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Crispy Roasted Okra
Ingredients
Crispy okra:
- 450 g (1 lb) trimmed okra
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt
- Chilli flakes
Garlic chilli mayonnaise dipping sauce:
- 4 tbsp garlic mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
Nutrition
Babus Ahmed says
22/05/2014 at 9:16 amThis 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.
Bintu says
22/05/2014 at 10:30 amThanks Babus. I hope you like this version
Latoyah says
22/05/2014 at 9:29 amThis looks great, not heard of it before so I think I will give it a try!
Bintu says
22/05/2014 at 11:57 amOhhh, I would love to know what you think Latoyah.
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
22/05/2014 at 11:13 amOkra 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!
Bintu says
22/05/2014 at 11:30 amHey Helen, I love bot the crispy and slimy versions so I don’t mind whichever I get served.
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says
22/05/2014 at 11:50 amI love Okra in stews and curries, but never tried it by itself, sounds lovely!
Bintu says
22/05/2014 at 11:56 amIt has a lovely taste and you can dip it in anything.
Lou @ Eat Your Veg says
22/05/2014 at 11:59 amOh 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.
Bintu says
22/05/2014 at 4:32 pmI know some of the big supermarkets sell it although I tend to get mine from Brixton market.
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
22/05/2014 at 12:18 pmYou 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.
Bintu says
22/05/2014 at 4:34 pmOttolenghi recommends a shop near edgeware road where you can get some if you are ever in central London.
Ren Behan says
22/05/2014 at 1:53 pmI rarely cook with okra though I do like it and this is an interesting recipe with the Sierra Leonean slant.
Bintu says
22/05/2014 at 4:35 pmThanks Ren. I like that is is so simple.
Alison says
22/05/2014 at 2:43 pmI have never tried okra as I was never sure what to do with it, this looks lovely
Bintu says
22/05/2014 at 4:33 pmThanks Alison.
London Unattached says
22/05/2014 at 3:19 pmdon’t mind if I do! Those look yummy and presumably quite healthy too?
Bintu says
22/05/2014 at 4:31 pmYes very healthy – so you can eat a huge bowl with no guilt what so ever.
Javelin Warrior says
22/05/2014 at 10:07 pmOkra 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…
Bintu says
23/05/2014 at 1:18 pmOf for greedy people like me a main meal.
Deena kakaya says
22/05/2014 at 11:11 pmI’m a huge okra fan and find your roasted crispy version utterly enticing and yes, sexy x
Bintu says
23/05/2014 at 1:17 pmI am pleased to get to meet so many Okra fans.
Elsa says
22/05/2014 at 11:41 pmI’m so going to try this B. looks really delicious and I tried okra chips recently and absolutely loved it! 🙂
Bintu says
23/05/2014 at 1:16 pmOkra chips? Now those I have to try.
Akaleistar says
22/05/2014 at 11:57 pmOkra has never looked so good!
Bintu says
23/05/2014 at 1:15 pm😀
Kira says
23/05/2014 at 12:04 amI’ve had Okra before but not like this, interesting approach though – I like it.
Bintu says
23/05/2014 at 1:15 pmLet me know if you do try it K.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
23/05/2014 at 1:11 pmI’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.
Bintu says
23/05/2014 at 1:14 pmWorth trying J. I love it every which way but this one is the one to try if you are unsure.
Sharon says
23/05/2014 at 2:35 pmBeing a Southern girl (Mississippi), okra was a regular staple in our house. These look mouthwatering. All I need now is some black-eyed peas….
Bintu says
27/05/2014 at 3:58 pmOhhh so do I Now Sharon, so do I.
Jess @UsedYorkCity says
23/05/2014 at 9:02 pmI’ve only ever had fried okra, this seems like a great (and healthier!) option. Will definitely be adding it to the rotation this summer!
Bintu says
27/05/2014 at 3:59 pmEnjoy every mouthful Jess.
Dana Carmel @ Time Travel Plans says
23/05/2014 at 10:54 pmI’ve always hated okra because of the slime factor, but this seems like a recipe that I could grow to love. Thanks for sharing.
Bintu says
27/05/2014 at 4:00 pmI dont mind the slime which def has its place but I hope this recipe gives okra a good name.
Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says
26/05/2014 at 7:17 amOkra is insanely popular here in Jamaica. I love the flavours and seasonings that you used to cook it here!
Bintu says
27/05/2014 at 4:01 pmThanks Jessica – I would love to know some of the Jamaican seasoning used to cook okra.
Corina says
27/05/2014 at 3:00 pmI 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.
Bintu says
27/05/2014 at 4:01 pm😀
Platter Talk says
07/09/2016 at 10:25 pmCan’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!
Edyta Innocent Delight says
01/06/2017 at 3:35 pmSuch a nice idea. I love the garlic chili mayonnaise to dip the roasted okra.
Christine says
01/06/2017 at 3:36 pmI’ve never had okra and this dish looks so good, I must try! Glad to have an easy recipe to try!
Luci's Morsels says
01/06/2017 at 4:32 pmWhat 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.
Mary // Chattavore says
01/06/2017 at 7:07 pmThis 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.
Sia | Monsoon Spice says
01/06/2017 at 7:31 pmI 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
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
02/06/2017 at 2:50 amI have never had roasted okra! We usually eat it fried. This sounds delicious!
Akaleistar says
02/06/2017 at 3:53 amI never thought I was a fan of okra, but that looks really good!
Prasanna Hede says
02/06/2017 at 8:57 pmNever tried Okra this way.I usually have it in curries.That’s an awesome recipe to try.
Igor @ Cooking The Globe says
02/06/2017 at 11:46 pmI haven’t tried okra in my whole life but I really would love to because it looks good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
05/06/2017 at 11:37 amWhat a great way to serve okra which is a favorite over here!
The Food Hunter says
05/06/2017 at 6:27 pmI love this idea…makes a great snack