Best 6 Comforting Oven Fried Okra Squash And Onion Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of Southern comfort with our tantalizing trio of oven-fried vegetables: okra, squash, and onion. These Southern-style classics are transformed into crispy, golden-brown delights with just a touch of flour and a dash of seasonings.

Oven-Fried Okra: Succulent okra pods are coated in a light breading and baked to perfection, delivering a delightful crunch with every bite. The okra's inherent earthiness blends harmoniously with the crispy exterior, creating a symphony of textures and flavors.

Oven-Fried Squash: Savor the tender, buttery goodness of squash, sliced into rounds and coated in a flavorful breading. As it bakes, the squash caramelizes slightly, resulting in a delightful balance of sweetness and savory notes. Each bite offers a burst of juicy goodness that will leave you craving more.

Oven-Fried Onion: Experience the sweet and savory magic of onion rings taken to the next level. Thick slices of onion are coated in a crispy breading and baked until golden brown. The result is an addictive treat with a perfect balance of crunch and tenderness, sure to satisfy your cravings for crispy, flavorful appetizers.

Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the rustic charm of Southern cooking. These oven-fried okra, squash, and onion recipes are guaranteed to become favorites in your kitchen, offering a comforting and delicious twist to classic vegetable dishes.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

OVEN FRIED OKRA



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Get that fried okra flavor without frying at your home! This Oven Fried Okra recipe takes the Southern classic appetizer and make sit a little healthier by baking it in the oven instead of frying! Simple and delicious, you'll never know this Oven Fried Okra wasn't deep fried!

Provided by Erin Parker, The Speckled Palate

Categories     Appetizers & Starters

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fresh okra, sliced
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
½ cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475°F.
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Pour the olive oil onto a baking sheet, and make sure all surfaces are covered. Sprinkle the oil liberally with seasoned salt and black pepper before setting aside.
  • Combine the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper in a bowl. Pour the buttermilk into another bowl.
  • Working in small groups, transfer okra into the buttermilk, allowing a few moments to soak before moving into the flour and cornmeal mixture. Coat the okra pieces completely in the mix, then move to the baking sheet.
  • Continue this process until all of the okra has been breaded and placed on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the okra from the oven, flipping with a spatula.
  • Place back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes (or until cooked through.)
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, and serve warm with ketchup and hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 1 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 299 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

CRUNCHY OVEN-FRIED OKRA



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Crunchy Oven-Fried Okra - this recipe is a bit healthier and easier to prepare.

Provided by Sheila Thigpen

Categories     Vegetables & Sides

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups fresh-cut okra
4 tablespoons cornmeal
6 tablespoons Italian-style panko breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs (beaten)
3-4 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Combine the cornmeal, panko, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese in a gallon-size ziplock bag.
  • In a separate bowl, gently toss the okra with the beaten eggs until evenly coated.
  • Pour oil onto a rimmed baking sheet (15x10x1) and place in the preheated oven for just a few minutes to warm up the oil--be careful to not let it start to smoke.
  • In the meantime, add the wet okra a little at a time to the bag and shake until coated. If needed, you may add additional cornmeal and panko breadcrumbs -- if the okra isn't coated as much as you like. Carefully add the okra to the hot baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until tender, turning the okra halfway through baking. To get a nice golden brown, increase oven heat to broil and watch carefully, stirring as needed.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 266 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 412 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 15 g

OVEN FRIED OKRA



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A delicious Faux Fried favorite with all age groups.

Provided by Sandy Clark Gerhardt

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut okra
butter flavored cooking spray
¼ cup yellow cornmeal
¼ cup panko bread crumbs
½ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a baking rack on top of a baking sheet or sheet pan.
  • Cook the frozen okra in the microwave using your microwave's frozen vegetable setting, or on high for 8 minutes. Drain and cool on paper towels, about 5 to 10 minutes. Spray generously with butter flavored cooking spray. Add the cornmeal, panko bread crumbs, garlic salt, and pepper to a plastic food storage bag. Place the okra into the bag and shake to coat the okra with the cornmeal mixture.
  • Remove the okra from the bag and spread it on the prepared baking rack. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 263.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

OKRA PATTIES



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These fried okra patties are made from fresh okra and onion in a cornmeal batter. A delightful southern-style snack.

Provided by REDIRG

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 pound okra, finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup water
1 egg
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup cornmeal

Steps:

  • Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the okra, onion, salt, pepper, water and egg. Combine the flour, baking powder and cornmeal; and stir that into the okra mixture.
  • Carefully drop spoonfuls of the okra batter into the hot oil, and fry on each side until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 467.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

BLONDIE'S~FRIED SQUASH, OKRA & POTATOES



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I ate this at a friend's house several years ago, and I've been making it ever since. The ratios of veggies can be how ever you like them. Mine changes depending what I have on hand. They make a great side for any Southern entree. In season serve some ripe thick-sliced tomatoes on the side...YUMMMMY!

Provided by Blondie Pussycat

Categories     Vegetables

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Tbsp cooking oil of choice (i use canola)
2-3 small yellow crook neck squash, cubed
1 lb frozen or fresh unbreaded okra, sliced in 1/2" pieces
1 small sweet yellow onion, diced
2 c russet potatoes, peeled & cubed
1 c yellow corn meal
1/2 c all purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare veggies and place in a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well, coating veggies well.
  • 2. In dutch oven or extra large deep skillet, heat oil on med-hi till shimmery. Add veggies and allow to brown. Turn them as they brown. After browned, continue to cook on medium to med-lo until veggies are tender.
  • 3. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ENJOY~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

ROASTED OKRA AND ONIONS



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Buy the freshest, firmest okra you can find. Pick pods that are no bigger than your ring finger. Slicing them lengthwise just before you roast them will keep slime to a minimum. This basic technique is very accommodating. You can add quartered yellow squash or zucchini, or even a chopped up fresh tomato. The trick is to roast the vegetables until the edges of the onion begin to turn brown.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     quick, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound okra pods, washed, capped and cut in half lengthwise
1 Vidalia (or other sweet) onion, small, sliced into crescents
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
Chopped fresh basil and mint

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Combine okra and onion in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil and toss well to coat. Roast until vegetables are just tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Toss with herbs and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, firm okra, squash, and onions for the best results.
  • Cut the vegetables into even-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Use a large baking sheet to ensure that the vegetables have enough space to spread out and crisp up.
  • Toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper before baking to help them brown and caramelize.
  • Bake the vegetables at a high temperature (450°F) for a short amount of time (15-20 minutes) to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior.
  • Serve the vegetables immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or as a side dish.

Conclusion:

This recipe for oven-fried okra, squash, and onion is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy these summer vegetables. The vegetables are coated in a light breading and baked until crispy, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying dish. This recipe is also easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. For example, you can add other vegetables to the mix, such as zucchini or bell peppers. You can also adjust the amount of breading to achieve your desired level of crispiness. No matter how you choose to make it, this oven-fried okra, squash, and onion dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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