Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Okra is just as simple as it sounds. The smoky grilled taste of okra is combined with the perfect amount of flavor. Grilling okra also minimizes, you know — the slime factor that most people tend to shy away from. Wrapped in crispy bacon, this appetizer will be perfect to serve from the tailgate to your holiday party. Serve with a delicious, made from scratch, Lemon Garlic Aioli.
If you love this recipe, be sure you check out a few of my favorites: Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings, Crispy Oven Okra with Lemon-Dill Garlic Aioli, and we can’t forget about these incredibly delicious Baked Parsnip Chips as well as my Bacon & Blue Cheese Brussels Sprouts recipe!
It’s Grilling Season!
It has been feeling sooooo good outside! You already know what time it is — it’s GRILLING SEASON! It’s also my favorite time of year—fall. I can smell the charcoal in the air, laughter, folks tailgating, enjoying friends and family, and just having a good time!
If you’re new here, HB and I have a garden. We have been blessed over the years with beautiful harvests, so we have had the opportunity to make some pretty fun foods and recipes. From fresh blueberries, potatoes, a plethora of peppers, fresh herbs, you name it.
Grilling okra? The first time for everything.
The first time we made grilled okra, we used the summer okra that we grew in our garden. We decided to grill them a few more times but the last time we settled on Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Okra. It was a first for me, but they turned out to be absolutely exquisite! They are perfect for snackin’ or as an appetizer. Now is the time that you can find whole okra in the grocery store in the produce section.
What is the slime?
The slime is actually called mucilage, and it’s said to be good for us and helps with digestion. I love okra and have even become a fan of the softer texture of okra thanks to an Indian dish called Bhindi Masala.
Possible Slime Hack? I read that you can soak okra pods in vinegar for 30 minutes to help reduce the slime. Pods must be completely dry before cooking. If you try this, let me know!
Ingredients
- Okra
- Thick-cut Bacon
- Cajun Seasoning
- Onion Powder
- Cracked Black Peppercorns
- Mayonnaise
- Garlic
- Lemon Juice
- Parsley
Storage & Reheating
Grilled okra is best served warm. If you have an air fryer and you have leftovers, just reheat and enjoy. Bacon-Wrapped Okra can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Other Recipes to Enjoy!
Hot Crab, Spinach, and Artichoke Dip
Bacon & Blue Cheese Brussels Sprouts
Cranberry Orange Rosemary Water
Cheddar, Gouda, and Pimento Cheesy Potato Bake
Lemon Pepper Roasted Cauliflower
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Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Okra with Lemon Garlic Aioli
Equipment
- Grill Spray
- Grill (Gas or Charcoal)
Ingredients
- 10 pieces of thick-cut bacon
- 10 large okra pods
- cajun seasoning to taste
- cracked black peppercorns to taste
Ingredients for Lemon Garlic Aioli
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 5 cloves pressed garlic
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder to taste
- 1 tablespoon fine chopped parsley
Instructions
- Wrap each okra pod with a slice of bacon and season with Cajun spices and cracked black peppercorns.
- Apply grilling spray to okra and place okra over wood or charcoal fire until the bacon is firm and cooked thoroughly.
- Serve okra as an appetizer with Lemon Garlic Aioli for dipping.
Lemon Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce
- Add mayonnaise, roughly chopped garlic cloves, lemon juice, onion powder, and fresh parsley to a mixing bowl and whisk. Adjust seasoning to your taste buds. Cover mixing bowl and place in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours.
Notes
- You can split the okra vertically and wrap with bacon, but it’s purely aesthetics.
okras are my favourite! I never thought to wrap it in bacon tho. SUPER juicy and flavourful.
Never tried combining okra and bacon. Sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing
What an appetizer! Okra, bacon and a fabulous dipping sauce. Count me in!
Absolutely delightful. Such a great side dish!
I made this okra over the weekend and it was delicious! The bacon made it perfect. Can’t wait to make it again!