Oven Fried Okra

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2
   Place a baking rack on top of a baking sheet or sheet pan.
3. 3
   Cook the frozen okra in the microwave using your microwave's frozen vegetable setting, or on high for 8 minutes.
4. 4
   Drain and cool on paper towels, about 5 to 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Spray generously with butter flavored cooking spray.
6. 6
   Add the cornmeal, panko bread crumbs, garlic salt, and pepper to a plastic food storage bag.
7. 7
   Place the okra into the bag and shake to coat the okra with the cornmeal mixture.
8. 8
   Remove the okra from the bag and spread it on the prepared baking rack.
9. 9
   Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, about 15 to 20 minutes.