The Vegan Crispy Baked Okra Chips are tasty. They have 120 calories per serving and take 35 minutes to make. It contains fresh okra, olive oil, salt, smoked paprika, cornmeal, black pepper, nutritional yeast, and garlic powder. Also, we may pair your snack with hummus, spicy salsa, vegan burgers, roasted chickpeas, vegan nachos, rice bowls, or cucumber tomato salad. You may keep your recipe in the refrigerator for three days. These Vegan Crispy Baked Okra Chips are not difficult to make, as the instructions are easy.
STATS:
- Serving Size: 1 cup baked okra chips
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Course: Snack
- Diet: Vegan
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Calories: 120 kcal
EQUIPMENT:
- Spatula
- Kitchen towel
- Measuring spoons
- Knife
- Mixing bowl
- Baking paper
- Baking tray
INGREDIENTS:
- 450 g fresh okra
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- half tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Half tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Two tbsp cornmeal
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
INGREDIENT NOTES:
FRESH OKRA:
- It is the basic component of your recipe that gives crispiness after baking. You may replace it with frozen okra as per your choice.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil, stick your seasonings to the okra, and make your chips lighter than regular chips. We may use avocado oil, sunflower oil, or canola oil as an alternative.
SALT:
- Salt improves the natural taste of okra and maintains all the seasonings. It provides a savory taste to your bites. You may utilize sea salt or pink salt as another idea.
BLACK PEPPER:
- It provides a mild spicy taste and extra depth to your recipe. Also, it pairs smoothly with your smoky paprika and garlic. You may use white pepper as per your preference.
GARLIC POWDER:
- Garlic powder provides a rich, savory taste to your dish and maintains the seasoning blend. You may use onion powder or all-purpose seasoning as another idea.
SMOKED PAPRIKA:
- It includes a smoky & sweet taste to your recipe. Also, it gives extra depth without making your chips overly spicy. We may utilize regular paprika or chili powder as another option.
CORNMEAL:
- Cornmeal includes a crispy coating on your okra and gives rustic texture to your chips. We may use rice flour or fine breadcrumbs as an alternative.
NUTRITIONAL YEAST:
- It is vegan and gives a cheesy, savory taste without using dairy products in your recipe. Also, it gives protein and vitamin B to your snack. You may use vegan parmesan seasoning as another option.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat your oven to 220°C and cover your tray with parchment.
- You will dry wash okras with a kitchen towel & thinly slice your okras round.
- Now put your sliced okras in a mixing bowl and include olive oil, then mix them to cover all the pieces.
- Then mix salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cornmeal, black pepper, and nutritional yeast to cover your okra pieces.
- We will put one layer of okra on your tray and bake it for 25 minutes.
- You must flip your okra pieces halfway through baking to get them evenly crisp.
- Lastly, take out your okra chips from the oven when they get golden.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SOUPS:
- Tomato soup
- Pumpkin soup
- Vegetable soup
SALADS:
- Quinoa salad
- Cucumber tomato salad
- Mediterranean salad
DIPS:
- Hummus
- Vegan ranch dip
TIPS:
- Dry your okra well so you do not get soggy chips.
- You may bake at a high temperature to get a crunchy texture.
- We will slice your okra evenly for better cooking.
- Do not cover your baking tray while baking.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store your recipe in the box for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- You may freeze your chips for 30 days.
FAQs:
Are my okra chips fully vegan?
- Yes, the ingredients in your recipe are 100% vegan.
How can I make my chips spicy?
- You may include chili flakes or hot paprika as per your choice.
Why do I feel my okra chips are soft?
- Not drying the okra properly makes it soft.
Can I air fry my okra chips?
- Yes, you may air fry your recipe for fifteen minutes at 200°C.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net Carbs: 10 grams
Total Carbs: 15 g
Fiber: 5 grams
Protein: 4 g
Iron: 1.2 milligrams
Vitamin A: 900 IU
Calcium: 100 milligrams
Sodium: 320 mg
Potassium: 350 milligrams
Calories: 120 kcal
