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Put your latest okra haul to good use with one of our favorite okra side dishes. From simple Southern favorites (classic fried okra is never a bad idea, and you can't go wrong with an okra-tomato pairing) to quick and easy sides you can make in your air fryer (if you love fresh flavor but can't handle sliminess, air-fried okra is definitely for you), you'll find a delicious new way to use summer produce in this collection of our best okra side dish recipes.
Roasted Okra
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If you're hesitant to try okra because of a particularly slimy experience in your past, try this super crispy roasted okra you can make with just four ingredients.
Spicy Air-Fried Okra
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A teaspoon of chili-lime seasoning (such as Tajin) adds subtle spiciness and tangy citrus flavor to this simple air-fried okra recipe. If you need a little extra kick, you can add more to taste.
Okra Rice
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Add a bright pop of flavor, color, and texture to your basic white rice with sliced okra cooked in bacon grease.
Fried Okra
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You can't go wrong with this simple Southern side dish. Okra is dredged in cornmeal seasoned with salt and pepper, then fried until golden in a large skillet.
Okra and Tomatoes
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This colorful side dish (made with tomatoes, okra, and bacon) practically screams "summertime." It comes together in just half an hour on the stove.
Grandma Oma's Pickled Okra
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This old-fashioned family recipe for quick pickled okra is easy to make with just fresh okra, red chile peppers, dried dill, water, vinegar, and salt.
Okra Salad
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A simple side salad made with bacon, okra, onion, green bell pepper, and tomato is tossed in a tangy vinegar dressing.
Lemony Grilled Okra
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Never tried grilled okra? It's time to remedy that ASAP with this irresistible recipe flavored with cayenne, paprika, lemon juice, garlic powder, rosemary, and thyme.
Egyptian Okra
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Egyptian okra, or bamya, is a versatile side dish to pair with your favorite dinners. Reviewer Janae Lee suggests serving with a pan-fried chicken breast and pilaf.
Indian Okra in the Air Fryer (Kurkuri Bhindi)
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Okra is cooked in a skillet with gram flour, salt, chili powder, coriander, chaat masala, cumin, and amchoor, then "fried" in an air fryer to crispy perfection.
Air Fryer Roasted Okra
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Simply seasoned with just salt and pepper, even the pickiest eaters will enjoy this air-fried okra. “Love the flavor of okra, but dislike the slimy texture? Air-fry the slime out of it,” says recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar Soup Loving Nicole.
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Try one of our favorite Southern Side Dishes. Plus, explore our entire collection of Okra Recipes.
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