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CRISPY CAJUN OVEN-ROASTED OKRA FRIES WITH LEMON-GARLIC AIOLI

This recipe has been adopted from https://thedefineddish.com/cajun-oven-roasted-okra-fries-with-lemon-garlic-aioli/

COOK TIME: 30 minutes TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes

FOR THE OKRA

  1. 15 ounces fresh okra, remove the tops and slice lengthwise
  2. 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  3. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  4. 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  5. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  6. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  7. 1 teaspoon kosher salt

FOR THE AIOLI

  1. 1/2 cup homemade mayo or Whole30 Compliant Mayo
  2. 2 cloves garlic
  3. 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about the juice of one lemon)
  4. black pepper, to taste
  5. kosher salt, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 375.
  2. Place sliced okra in a bowl. Combine the okra, avocado oil, cayenne pepper, sweet paprika, garlic powder, black pepper and kosher salt. Toss to coat.
  3. On a baking sheet topped with a wire rack, place the okra in rows (do not overcrowd or overlap, otherwise the okra will not crisp). Roast for for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  4. In a food processor, combine the mayo, garlic, lemon juice, black pepper and kosher salt. Blend until smooth.
  5. To serve, sprinkle with fresh paprika. Enjoy!
The recipe has submitted by Stephanie Barnett.
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