Ingredients

cup yellow cornmeal

1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

1 tbsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

1/2 cup fat free buttermilk

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 lb fresh okra pods, trimmed and cut into 3/4 inch slices

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

  1. Combine cornmeal, panko bread crumbs, 1/2 tsp salt, black pepper, and red pepper in a shallow dish; set aside.

  2. Combine buttermilk and egg in a large bowl; stir with a whisk

  3. Add okra to buttermilk mixture; toss to coat. Let stand 3 minutes.

  4. Dredge okra in cornmeal/crumb mixture.

  5. Place okra in a jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle remaining salt over the okra.

  6. Bake for 30-35 mintues, stirring once, until okra is golden brown and crispy