Jen's Deep Fried Cajun Okra
NeedTaste |My family loves okra Whether it boiled, fried or mixed in a dish, we love it This dish has a Southern flavor with a mix with a hint of Cajun. They are great dipped in ranch.. If you like fried okra, you have to try this recipe. Dipping the okra in buttermilk first and then breading it, gives the deep-fried okra an extra crunchy texture. The Creole seasoning delivers a nice kick of spicy flavor. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or even eat the okra as is. Yum
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INGREDIENTS :
1-2 pound(s) okrafresh or frozen (whole or cut)
5 cup(s) canola oil
for frying
1 cup(s) yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoon(s) Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper
1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
1/2 cup(s) buttermilk
4-6 dash(es) hot pepper sauce
INSTRUCTIONS :
If using whole fresh okra wash thoroughly drain and cut stems off. You can slice them in half length-wise or slice them into 1/2 inch rounds. Frozen cut okra saves time. Place in a bowl and set aside. eat oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F. You may not need to use this much oil do not fill the pan more than halfway up the sides with oil. Get a cookie sheet and line with paper towels. Set aside. n a medium bowl combine cornmeal flour garlic powder Cajun seasoning black pepper and salt. Mix well. n a separate bowl add buttermilk and hot pepper sauce. Whisk together. ip okra in buttermilk and then dredge in cornmeal-flour mixture to coat well. arefully add okra to the HOT oil and cook until golden brown. It may be necessary to fry the okra in batches. emove from oil drain on paper towels and then serve immediately with favorite dipping sauce.