Ingredients

1 (16 oz) pkg frozen cut okra
butter flavored cooking spray
¼ cup yellow cornmeal
¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
½ tsp garlic salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper (optional)

Directions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place a baking rack on top of a baking sheet or sheet pan.

Step 2: 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 for about 5-10 minutes. Spray generously with butter flavored cooking spray. Add the cornmeal, panko breadcrumbs, 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.

Step 3: 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 15-20 minutes.