Crispy Skillet Okra No Breading
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible Crispy Skillet Okra No Breading recipe! Packed with flavor and delightfully crunchy, this dish highlights fresh okra in its purest form, seasoned with a tantalizing blend of garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and a touch of salt and pepper. Unlike traditional fried okra, this recipe skips the breading, allowing the natural crispiness of the okra to shine through without any extra fuss. The secret lies in cooking the okra undisturbed in a hot skillet to achieve those perfectly golden-brown edges while avoiding the dreaded slimy texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy, healthy, and gluten-free option makes a perfect side dish or snack for any occasion. Serve it fresh and hot for maximum crunch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fresh okra
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the okra thoroughly under cold water and pat it completely dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Ensure no moisture remains to prevent the okra from becoming slimy.
Trim the stem ends of the okra and slice each pod into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Discard the tips and any overripe or tough pods.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Make sure the oil covers the bottom of the skillet evenly.
Once the oil is hot, add the sliced okra to the skillet in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
Cook the okra undisturbed for 3–4 minutes, allowing the underside to crisp up. Then, gently stir or flip the okra to cook the other side for an additional 3–4 minutes.
Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over the okra. Stir to coat the slices with the seasonings.
Continue cooking for another 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the okra is golden brown and crispy on the edges.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the crispy okra to a serving plate. Serve immediately as a side dish or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1217 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1438 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
