Oven Fried Okra Recipe [Low Carb, Gluten Free] (2024)

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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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 someextra calories, grease, and oil splatters, by popping it in the oven to get that nice crispy texture.

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 outperfectly 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!

Looking for more low carb keto friendly fried foods?

Try one of these:

• Keto Oven-Fried Chicken
• Keto Fried Oysters

📖 Recipe

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 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes 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

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Wash okra, then chop into bite-sizedpieces. 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.

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• 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

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1

%

Fiber

2

g

8

%

Sugar

g

%

Protein

2

g

4

%

Net Carbs

2

g

4

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Tasha

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