Okra Fries

This is NOT a deep fried okra recipe. Instead the oven baked results should be something akin to kale chips, adding appeal to a vegetable that can be difficult for some to love. If you have an air fryer this is a chance to use it, but the fries will be fine in the oven. Use whatever spice mix you prefer, a Cajun mix or spicy curry would be delicious

Ingredients

• One share okra
  Oil to coat
  Salt and pepper
  Spice mix, if desired

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wipe individual okra pods to clean and remove any moisture. Slice each pod lengthwise into long quarters. Toss gently with a small amount of oil, sprinkle with seasoning mix and lay out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for about 15-18 minutes, tossing occasionally, until okra are becoming brown and crisping on the edges. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. You can experiment with exactly how crispy you like your fries and even turn them into ‘chips’ by reducing the oven temp to 300 and cooking for another 5-10 minutes.

Submitted by Sara Jones, Tucson CSA