Fried Okra
Don't be afraid to try it. Okra doesn't have to be slim. It can be deliciously crispy and crunchy if you know how to make it.
Equipment
- Frying pan
- Mallet
Ingredients
- 10 single okra
- ½ cup coconut flour
- 1 oz all-purpose flour
- 1 oz cornmeal
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
- Salt to taste
- 2 eggs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Start by preparing the okra, cut the ends off the okra.
- Use a mallet and smash the okras from top to bottom. (Optional)
- In a bowl add eggs, a pinch of salt, and 1 ½ tsp of cajun seasoning and whisk.
- In another bowl add all-purpose flour, coconut flour, and cornmeal pinch of salt and the remaining cajun seasoning together and mix in.
- Add oil to the frying pan on medium heat. (pour up to 2 inches of the pan)
- Dip Okra in egg mixture then in the flour mix, dust off the excess flour mix and add to the frying pan.
- Fry for around 3-4 minutes or until brown or crispy.
Notes
If you didn’t smash the okra fry them for a longer time. Make sure to turn the okra at least once to get all sides.