Roasted Frozen Okra

Roasted sliced okra piled high in a brown bowl on a wooden serving platter with a spoon on the side.

You'll love the simplicity of this recipe - dump a bag of frozen cut okra on a sheet pan, toss it with olive oil, sprinkle with seasoning, and bake! Comes out crispy, you won't miss the breading!

Course Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 131kcal

Author Anne Clark

Equipment

rimmed sheet pan

Ingredients

16 oz frozen cut okra
3 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon Creole seasoning (divided) such as Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450F. If desired, line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
Add the frozen cut okra to the sheet pan (break up any pieces that are stuck together). Drizzle olive oil over the okra and then use a spatula to toss the okra making sure each piece is coated. If more oil is needed, feel free to add another tablespoon.
Spread out the okra so they're not crowded together. Make sure each piece has a cut side down (not laying on its side). Sprinkle half the seasoning over the okra pieces.
Place the pan in the center of the oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes or longer, until the cut side down is slightly browned. Take the pan out of the oven, carefully flip over each piece of okra to the other cut side, and sprinkle with remaining seasoning. Bake for 10 additional minutes or longer, until the okra is crispy browned. Enjoy your roasted okra!

Notes

Ingredient Swaps: You can use frozen whole okra, but it may not be as flavorful or crispy as the sliced okra. You can also use fresh cut okra: trim the ends, slice it into pieces if desired, and roast as directed. Fresh okra may cook slightly faster, so keep an eye on it. Use any neutral oil like avocado oil or canola oil. Instead of Cajun seasoning, use salt and pepper. You could add some garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika, too.

Storing Leftovers: Let the okra cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating Tips: To bring back the crispiness, reheat the okra in a 375°F oven or an air fryer for 5-8 minutes. I would not use the microwave, because it can make the okra soft and soggy.

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