Crispy Fried Okra
Fried Okra is one of summers best treats! It's a great appetizer or side dish, and is super easy to make! This post includes options for deep fried okra, pan fried okra and oven fried okra!
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds okra, fresh
For the egg wash (Step 1):
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt, omit if you aren't using low sodium Cajun seasoning
- 1.5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, preferably low sodium
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the coating (Step 2):
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup corn meal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Instructions
- Wash okra and trim the ends off.
- Cut okra into pieces about ¾ wide.
- In a large mixing bowl or Ziploc bag, whisk the egg, salt and pepper and seasonings. Dredge okra in the seasoned egg wash by adding the cut okra and tossing to coat.
- Add dry ingredients (flour, cornmeal and baking powder) into a shallow dish and stir to combine.
- Gently toss the okra in the flour and cornmeal mixture, turning each piece over with a fork. Toss until well combined and completely coated. Add more flour if needed.
- For Deep Fried Okra: Fill your fryer or Dutch oven with oil to the suggested fill line, and heat until hot. Fry okra in small batches, making sure that each piece of okra is not crowded by other pieces. When golden brown and crispy (about 2 minutes), remove from the hot oil and drain on paper towel before serving.
- For Air Fried Okra: Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Add breaded okra in a single layer, then spray the okra with cooking spray. Air fry at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 4 minutes. Shake the okra and spray again with cooking oil spray. Air fry for an additional 4 minutes, or until the okra is crispy. The okra may not turn golden brown due to the lack of oil used in cooking, but it should get crispy. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to air fry several batches.
- For Oven Fried Okra (baked): Place breaded okra on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, until it's golden brown.
- For Pan Fried Okra: Fill a heavy duty cast iron skillet with a shallow amount of canola or vegetable oil, and heat on medium high. Fry okra in small batches for 5-6 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove from pan and allow to drain on paper towel before serving.
Notes
You can also add a little cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the batter to give it a kick!
Please do not omit the baking powder, as it's an important piece of making the batter crispy!
Serving: 1, Calories: 107kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 332mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 3g
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