Southern Pan Fried Okra Recipe.

You’ll Be Blown Away by These Too-Good-to-Pass-Up Okra Recipes

Okra is one of those vegetables that surprises with its versatility and flavor. Fried to a perfect crisp, stewed in a hearty dish, or tossed in a fresh salad, okra adds a unique texture and taste to any meal. These recipes take okra to the next level, showing how easy it is to create mouthwatering dishes that wow every time. Packed with flavor and easy to prepare, these okra recipes are too good to pass up. If you’re looking to elevate your meals, these recipes will have you reaching for okra more often!

Crunchy Oven-Fried Okra

A white ceramic baking dish containing seasoned croutons, resting on a wooden surface with a blue napkin in the background.
Photo Credit: Life Love and Good Food

Make this delicious and crunchy Oven-Fried Okra just one time and you may never go back to cooking fried okra on the stove! My “fried” okra recipe uses a fraction of the oil used when pan frying which is an added health benefit!

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Authentic Chicken And Smoked Sausage Gumbo

A dish of gumbo served with rice, garnished with sliced sausage and chopped green onions.
Authentic Chicken And Smoked Sausage Gumbo. Photo credit: Three Olives Branch.

Authentic Chicken and Smoked Sausage Gumbo is a delicious NOLA Cajun or Creole stew. A cold weather or football game day recipe, including Mardi Gras. Straight from New Orleans.
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Instant Pot Jambalaya

A plate of stir-fried rice with vegetables and chunks of protein, garnished with sliced green onions.
Instant Pot Jambalaya. Photo credit: Tasty Oven.

Instant Pot Jambalaya is made with spicy Creole seasoning, rice, lots of veggies, andouille sausage and shrimp. A quick one pot dinner.
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Okra Soup Recipe

Bowl of hearty soup with sliced sausages and diced vegetables.
Okra Soup Recipe. Photo credit: The Forked Spoon.

This easy Okra Soup Recipe is filled with delicious chunks of smoked sausage and vegetables in a spicy vegetable broth. It is so flavorful and delicious; enjoy it over a bowl of rice or with a side of crusty bread.
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Orange Balsamic Roasted Okra

Orange Balsamic Roasted Okra.
Orange Balsamic Roasted Okra. Photo credit: The Endless Meal.

This easy to make and healthy roasted okra is slightly crispy and has the most beautiful orange zing to it. These unexpected flavours are incredible.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken And Okra

Slow-Cooker Chicken And Okra.
Slow-Cooker Chicken And Okra. Photo credit: Healthy Seasonal Recipes.

This is one of my favorite recipes for slow-cooker chicken. It’s braised until ultra tender in a saucy blend of tomatoes, red wine, bell peppers and okra.
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Chinese Okra Stir-fry

A plate of diced okra seasoned with spices.
Chinese Okra Stir-fry. Photo credit: My Plantiful Cooking.

This simple Chinese okra stir-fry is delicious and flavorful with a hint of spice! A simple recipe that is ready in 15 minutes!
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Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe with Okra Pilaf

A bowl of jambalaya with rice, sausage, chicken, and vegetables, garnished with parsley.
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe with Okra Pilaf. Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

This Chicken and Sausage Gumbo recipe is a super flavorful stew served over our okra rice pilaf. A delicious and EASY gumbo recipe!
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Chicken And Sausage Jambalaya

Close-up of a spicy sausage and rice skillet meal garnished with green onions.
Chicken And Sausage Jambalaya. Photo credit: The Almond Eater.

This Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya includes chicken, sausage, vegetables, okra, and rice in a rich, spicy broth in this one-skillet dinner.
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Jambalaya Recipe

A colorful dish with shrimp, sausage, bell peppers, and rice garnished with parsley.
Jambalaya Recipe. Photo credit: Dinner At The Zoo.

This jambalaya recipe is a mix of chicken, shrimp and sausage cooked with rice and vegetables in a zesty sauce. An easy one pot meal option.
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Blackened Cajun Chicken With Gumbo Rice

Grilled chicken breasts served over a bed of rice with broccoli and slices of sausage.
Blackened Cajun Chicken With Gumbo Rice. Photo credit: Three Olives Branch.

One pot Blackened Cajun Chicken with Gumbo Rice uses classic gumbo flavors from New Orleans. Brown rice, smoked sausage, Cajun chicken, and more.
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Fried Okra

A bowl of seasoned fried okra on a white background with green leaves for garnish.
Fried Okra. Photo credit: The Blond Cook.

Sliced okra are coated with buttermilk and breaded in a seasoned flour and cornmeal mixture, then pan fried to golden crispy perfection!
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Spicy Peanut Soup with Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

A bowl of chicken and vegetable stew garnished with cilantro and sliced jalapeños, with chopped nuts scattered around.
Spicy Peanut Soup with Chicken and Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: From A Chef’s Kitchen.

Spicy Peanut Soup with Chicken and Sweet Potatoes has lots of flavorful ingredients, protein and vegetables for the perfect winter warm-up!
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Stir Fried Okra With Garlic, Chilies And Lime

Stir-fried okra with onions, red chilies, and herbs in a pan.
Stir Fried Okra With Garlic, Chilies And Lime. Photo credit: The Endless Meal.

This 15-minute stir-fried okra side dish is a healthy and delicious way to serve okra. Asian aromatics meet the natural crunch of okra. YUM!
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Shrimp And Sausage Gumbo

A bowl of shrimp and sausage gumbo served over white rice.
Shrimp And Sausage Gumbo. Photo credit: The Almond Eater.

This Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo is an aromatic and meaty one-pot stew with a rich roux-based sauce that’s delicious served over rice.
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Southern Pan Fried Okra Recipe

A plate of fried okra with a side of dipping sauce.
Southern Pan Fried Okra Recipe. Photo credit: Quiche My Grits.

Southern Pan Fried Okra is a classic side dish that’s crunchy and delicious! It’s dredged in cornmeal, then pan-fried in a cast iron skillet.
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