Oven Fried Okra

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Spray a cookie sheet or jellyroll pan with non-stick cooking spray.
3. 3
   Combine corn meal, salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Wash okra; drain.
5. 5
   Trim ends and cut into 1/2 inch slices.
6. 6
   Dredge in corn meal mixture to coat well.
7. 7
   Okra should be moist in order for corn meal to adhere.
8. 8
   If necessary, rinse okra again in water before dredging.
9. 9
   Spread okra in a single layer in prepared pan.
10. 10
    Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally.