Sauteed Fresh Okra

Skillet sautéing is the best way to cook okra! It cooks up crisp tender and nicely browned. You’ll love this Sautéed Fresh Okra as an easy and healthy side dish.

Sautéed Crispy Okra

The best way to sauté okra to avoid that dreaded slimy texture is to first cut it into circles. (See photos) This creates bite-sized pieces of okra that crisp up when cooked. Add a little olive oil and seasonings for perfectly cooked okra.

This sautéed veggie makes a great side dish for all kinds of meals. Add fried chicken and cornbread for a southern-inspired dinner or serve the okra with lean protein for a delicious, low-carb meal. Sautéed okra is full of flavor and so easy to prep!

Sautéing makes tender crisp veggies that you’ll love. Try these recipes: Sautéed Arugula, Sautéed Eggplant, or Sautéed Carrots Recipe.

How To Make Sautéed Fresh Okra

Wash and dry okra. Cut off the stems and slice okra into pieces.

Pour oil into skillet and heat to high. In about 2 minutes, the oil will start to sizzle. This is your cue to add the okra.

Once okra is in the pan, mix it up with a spatula. Turn the heat down to medium high.

Now cook for 10 minutes, stirring okra every minute. If veggies start to burn before fully cooked, turn the heat down to low.

Once the okra is nice and tender, sprinkle in salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss the okra to coat in seasonings.

Turn off the heat and move the okra from the pan to a serving plate.

Cooking Tips

• Use any seasoning you like on vegetables
• Olive oil is used in this recipe. You can also use any variety of vegetable oil or even butter for cooking the okra
• Add the amount of oil you prefer. If using a nonstick pan, you’ll will not need as much
• Season the okra at the end, as it shrinks a bit during the cooking process

How Do You Cook Fresh Okra So It’s Not Slimy?

First, cut the okra in pieces, so it resembles little circles. Then be sure to use cooking oil and sauté in a skillet. This cooking process creates the best, crisp-tender okra.

Do You Have To Boil Fresh Okra Before Frying It?

No, that’s totally up to your preference. Fresh okra can be sautéed perfectly when chopped and added to a skillet with a teaspoon of cooking oil.

What To Serve With Sautéed Fresh Okra

Since okra is a staple of southern cuisine, try serving it with other classic dishes like Fried Chicken With Egg And Flour, Instant Pot Collard Greens, and Instant Pot Sweet Potato Pie.

Or take it the low-carb route, and serve the crispy okra with a tasty main course like Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Thighs, Baked Lemon Pepper Wings, or Air Fryer Turkey Breast Cutlets (Keto, No Breading).

More Delicious Vegetable Side Dishes To Try

Smashed Brussels Sprouts In The Air Fryer

Fried Mushrooms And Onions

Curried Roasted Cauliflower

Air Fryer Frozen Cauliflower Rice

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges

See Also:

• Seafood Medley In The Air Fryer
• How To Cook Whole Potatoes In The Instant Pot
• How To Cook Corn On The Cob In The Instant Pot