Cajun Fried Okra Recipe
YIELD
6 servings
TIME
Active Prep: 20 min
Cook: 10 min
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (16 oz.) package frozen cut okra
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 Tbsp. Cajun Blackening
- 1 Tbsp. Kosher Salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 Tbsp. hot sauce
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
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DIRECTIONS
Set okra in a single layer on a paper towel-lined baking sheet to thaw and drain. Once thaw, gently pat okra with more paper towel to remove as much liquid as possible. Fill a saucepan with 1 to 2 inches of oil and heat over medium-high to 350 degrees. While oil heats: mix Cajun seasoning with salt in a small bowl; combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a separate wide bowl; and place cornmeal in another wide bowl. Once oil comes to temperature, use a fork or slotted spoon to dip 6 to 8 okra pieces at a time in the buttermilk mixture then in the cornmeal to coat. Transfer battered okra to oil and fry for about 3 to 4 min. until golden brown, keeping oil temperature around 350 degrees. Transfer to a fresh paper towel-lined baking sheet so oil can drain. Sprinkle fried okra generously with Cajun-salt mixture as soon as it comes out of the oil. Repeat with remaining okra. Best enjoyed right after they are fried.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Serve with a BBQ plate or a Southern inspired meal.
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