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    Home » Dinner » Oven Fried Okra Recipe [Low Carb, Gluten Free]

    November 14, 2017

    Oven Fried Okra Recipe [Low Carb, Gluten Free]

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    You know what I love? Fried okra. You know what I hate? Frying things. This oven fried okra recipe is the best of both worlds: all the flavor of frying okra without the mess. Add in the fact that it's low carb and gluten-free, and this keto friendly okra recipe is damn near perfection in my book.

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    Low Carb Keto Oven Fried Okra Recipe - Gluten Free!

    Healthy, low carb fried okra

    This oven fried okra recipe is infinitely healthier than it's traditional Southern fried counterpart. Almond flour and Parmesan cheese replace the typical breading. Since it's made without cornmeal or breadcrumbs, the carbs are kept low, and the oven fried okra is entirely gluten-free.

    Instead of going the fryer route, we save ourselves some extra calories, grease, and oil splatters, by popping it in the oven to get that nice crispy texture.

    Gluten Free Fried Okra Recipe - Low Carb, Keto Friendly

    The Oven Fried Okra Recipe

    Rinse your okra well, then chop it into small, bite-sized pieces. Once you cut the okra, it will become a bit sticky and slick, similar to an aloe vera plant. This works out perfectly because we don't have to use anything fancy to get the low carb breading to stick to it. I like to salt the okra after it's been cut and let it hang out for a few minutes, this seems to help form a moist, sticky coating.

    In a bowl, combine almond flour, finely grated Parmesan cheese, pepper, and a smidge more salt. Toss your chopped okra in the mixture and roll the pieces around to coat each side thoroughly.

    Place the coated okra on a baking sheet or casserole dish and bake for 40 to 45 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, stirring every so often. The oven-fried okra is done when it's nice and crispy.

    If you love okra, but don't care for the breaded and fried variety, check out my roasted okra fries instead!

    Low Carb Fried Okra Recipe - Keto, Gluten Free, Super EASY!

    Looking for more low carb keto friendly fried foods?

    Try one of these:

    • Keto Oven-Fried Chicken
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    Oven Fried Okra Recipe - Low Carb, Gluten-Free, Keto Friendly

    Low Carb Oven Fried Okra Recipe

    Fried okra with a healthy twist: baked, low carb, and gluten-free!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Special Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Servings: 8 servings
    Serving Size:
    Net Carbs: 2g
    Author: Tasha

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound okra fresh
    • 1 tsp sea salt
    • 2 tbsp almond flour
    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
    • ½ tsp pepper
    • sea salt to taste
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Wash okra, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Toss with salt and let rest for several minutes. The okra will become sticky and moist, which allows the breading to stick well without additional ingredients.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, combine almond flour, Parmesan cheese, pepper, and salt to taste. Coat okra pieces in the mixture and place on a baking sheet or casserole dish in a single layer.
    • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until okra becomes crispy, stirring occasionally.

    Notes

    2g net carbs per serving.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Low Carb Oven Fried Okra Recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    41
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Sodium
     
    344
    mg
    15
    %
    Potassium
     
    169
    mg
    5
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    4
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    0
    g
    0
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Net Carbs
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Tasha
    Tasha

    Hi, I'm Tasha–nutritionist, recipe developer, and multi-published cookbook author.

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    Comments

    1. Amy says

      March 20, 2018 at 5:03 am

      Oh yum! This looks amazing. I loved fried okra as a kid, but haven't quite got my husband convinced. I'll give this recipe a try! 😀

      Reply
    2. Heather says

      May 20, 2018 at 4:08 pm

      Will this work with frozen okra? I don’t have fresh available near me.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 22, 2018 at 5:06 pm

        I tried a similar recipe to this one using the plain frozen okra. I thawed it the microwave on the defrost setting. You should be able to do that with this recipe and proceed with the salting step and allow it to set before coating it. The recipe I used was for pan frying and didn’t have Parmesan cheese in the coating. I did have a little problem with some of the coating coming off. I am anxious to try this one in the oven to see if it comes out more crispy.

        Reply
    3. Deborah says

      October 28, 2018 at 11:06 am

      5 stars
      I love this okra recipe! I do add a little olive oil and Tony Chacheries, it's a southern thing.
      I gotta love quick, easy and delicious recipes

      Reply
    4. Jen says

      April 24, 2019 at 6:09 pm

      I tried this recipe in the air fryer and spritzed with olive oil...so delicious!

      Reply
    5. Susan says

      June 11, 2019 at 10:43 am

      5 stars
      We absolutely loved this easy and very tasty recipe! Thanks!

      Reply
    6. Andrea says

      February 18, 2022 at 5:24 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is excellent! I used frozen cut okra. I did add a little bacon grease to the pan. Worked out perfect!

      Reply

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