Name: BBQ Grilled Okra: Best Summer Okra Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1 pound fresh okra; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Appetizers and Snacks

Summer's Best Grilled Okra

Aug 1, 2025
by Abbey Wilderman
- 4.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

5 mins
TOTAL TIME

15 mins
SERVING

6 People
VIEWS

3

Embrace the taste of summer with this vibrant grilled okra recipe! A healthy and delicious alternative to fried okra, these tender, smoky pods are perfect as a side dish or a delightful appetizer.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Cooking spray

1 pound fresh okra

1/4 cup canola oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

6 g
Fiber

3 g
Protein

2 g
Saturated Fat

1 g
Sodium

201 mg
Sugar

1 g
Fat

9 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Prepare a grill basket with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Trim stem ends of okra close to the top without piercing the pods; place okra into a large bowl. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Drizzle canola oil over the okra pods. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; toss to coat evenly. Spread the seasoned okra into the prepared grill basket. (3 minutes)

04

Step

Cook on the preheated grill, turning frequently, until the okra is tender and browned in spots. (4-6 minutes)

For enhanced flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper.
Serve immediately for the best texture and taste.
If you don't have a grill basket, you can use a sheet of aluminum foil with holes poked in it.
Consider pairing with a tangy dipping sauce to complement the smoky flavor.

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