Spicy Deep-Fried Okra
Spicy Deep-Fried Okra
Spicy Deep-Fried Okra

Spicy Deep-Fried Okra

David Venable

The hot pepper sauce and cayenne give this fried okra a little heat.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh okra, whole
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • Oil for deep frying

Directions

Preheat a deep fryer to 375°F.
Combine the flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a medium-size shallow bowl. Combine the eggs and cumin in a separate similarly sized bowl. In a third medium-size shallow bowl, add the cornmeal.
Using the stem as a handle, roll the whole okra (which should still be slightly wet from washing) into the seasoned flour and then roll it in the beaten eggs. Finally, dredge the okra in the cornmeal.
Fry the okra (in batches, if cooking more than one) until browned, about 4-6 minutes, for each batch. Drain on paper towels, slice, and serve immediately.

Cook's Notes

How do you know when your oil is ready to go? The easiest and safest method I've found is to stick the end of a wooden spoon into the oil. If you see bubbles form around the wood and they start to float up, your oil is hot enough to cook with.

Print Recipe