Cornmeal Fried Okra

Name: Cornmeal Fried Okra
Ingredients: 3 cups Fresh Okra Pods; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, Plus More To Coat And Taste; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper, Plus More To Coat And Taste; 1/2 cups Yellow Cornmeal; 1 Tablespoon All-purpose Flour; 1/4 cups Vegetable Oil, For Frying, Or Using Just Enough To Coat The Bottom Of The Pan

6 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3 cups Fresh Okra Pods
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, Plus More To Coat And Taste
1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper, Plus More To Coat And Taste
1/2 cups Yellow Cornmeal
1 Tablespoon All-purpose Flour
1/4 cups Vegetable Oil, For Frying, Or Using Just Enough To Coat The Bottom Of The Pan

Directions

1

Wash and drain the okra pods. Cut off the tips and stems of each okra pod. Slice each pod into 1/4-inch slices. Sprinkle slices with kosher salt and pepper.
2

Combine cornmeal, flour, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper in a large, shallow dish. Add okra slices in batches, and toss to coat.
3

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat (you may also use a deep fryer, if you prefer). Pour in enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the pan. When oil is hot, add okra (after shaking off excess cornmeal mixture), in batches. You will likely have 4-5 batches. Fry okra until golden brown on all sides (about 4-6 minutes), flipping over and/or stirring in the oil frequently. Remove from the pan and let drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Season to taste. Repeat with remaining okra.
4

Enjoy!