Spicy Fried Okra

Name: Spicy Fried Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 3 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra, thawed; 6 tablespoons buttermilk; 2 teaspoons Louisiana-style hot sauce; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornmeal; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Oil for deep-fat frying; Optional: Additional salt and pepper

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Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Rashanda Cobbins, Aurora, Colorado

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

This fried veggie is a southern delicacy that's sure to add excitement to any summer meal. — Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Spicy Fried Okra

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Yield:4 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:15 min

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Ingredients

3 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra, thawed
6 tablespoons buttermilk
2 teaspoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Oil for deep-fat frying
Optional: Additional salt and pepper

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Directions

1
Pat okra dry with paper towels. Place buttermilk and hot sauce in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper. Dip okra in buttermilk mixture, then roll in cornmeal mixture.

2
In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 in. oil to 375°. Fry okra, a few pieces at a time, until golden brown, 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. If desired, season with additional salt and pepper.