Fried Okra

Name: Fried Okra
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H50M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H50M0.000S
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon sriracha hot sauce; Peanut oil, for frying; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 pounds okra, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices; 3/4 cup cornmeal; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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Level: Intermediate

Total: 50 min
Active: 50 min

Yield: 6 servings

Level: Intermediate

Total: 50 min
Active: 50 min

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Sriracha Mayonnaise:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon sriracha hot sauce

Fried Okra:

Peanut oil, for frying

1 cup buttermilk

2 pounds okra, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices

3/4 cup cornmeal

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Watch how to make this recipe.

Special equipment:

a deep-frying thermometer

For the sriracha mayonnaise: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and sriracha until completely blended. Set aside.
For the fried okra: In a deep heavy-bottomed pot, heat about 6 cups of oil over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
Pour the buttermilk into a medium bowl and add the okra, tossing it to coat the okra. In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne and whisk to combine.
Working in batches, use a slotted spoon to transfer the okra to the flour mixture and toss well to coat. Using a wire mesh skimmer, slide the okra into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes, stirring to fry evenly. Use the skimmer to remove the okra to paper towels to drain.
Serve immediately with the sriracha mayonnaise dipping sauce.