OVEN FRIED OKRA FINGER FOOD

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INGREDIENTS

  • 15 ounces fresh okra, remove the tops and slice lengthwise

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste

  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

 

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees.

  2. Place sliced okra in a bowl. Combine the okra, avocado oil, cayenne pepper, sweet paprika, garlic powder, black pepper and kosher salt. Toss to coat.

  3. On a baking sheet topped with a wire rack, place the okra in rows (do not overcrowd or overlap, otherwise the okra will not crisp). Roast for for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

  4. To serve, sprinkle with fresh paprika.

Tip: To make the dish complete add a dip such as lemon garlic aioli.


Enjoy!

Bluemonque