Fried Pecan Okra

Directions

1. 1
   Place pecans in an even layer in a shallow pan.
2. 2
   Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally.
3. 3
   Process pecans, baking mix, and next 2 ingredients in a food processor until pecans are finely ground. Place pecan mixture in a large bowl. Add okra, tossing to coat. Gently press pecan mixture into okra.
4. 4
   Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet; heat to 350°. Fry okra, in batches, turning once, 5 to 6 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels.
5. 5
   *1 (16-oz.) package frozen cut okra, thawed, may be substituted.
6. 6
   Note: For testing purposes only, we used Bisquick Original All-Purpose Baking Mix.