Rinse okra, drain and allow to dry. You can carefully pat with paper towel to hasten the drying process.

Trim away the large stems, then place okra into a large bowl.

Drizzle with olive oil and half of your desired amount of salt.

Toss until coated, then transfer to baking tray. Ensure okra forms just one layer on baking tray.

Place in a preheated oven at 450 and cook for 15 minutes, shaking baking tray every 5 minutes to brown the okra on all sides.

Test one or two okra to ensure you do not overcook them.

Once cooked, serve with balance of salt.

Drizzle with lemon juice if desired.