Oven-Fried Okra

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450°.
2. 2
   Combine cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and red pepper in a shallow dish; set aside.
3. 3
   Combine buttermilk and egg in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
4. 4
   Add okra; toss to coat.
5. 5
   Let stand 3 minutes.
6. 6
   Dredge okra in cornmeal mixture.
7. 7
   Place okra on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray.
8. 8
   Lightly coat okra with cooking spray.
9. 9
   Bake 40 minutes, stirring once.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.