Crispy Fried Okra With Cornmeal Coating Recipe
Crispy deep-fried okra offers a delicious way to enjoy this vegetable, transforming its texture from slimy to crisp.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 200 F and prepare a baking pan with a rack.
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Wash and thoroughly drain the okra, then trim stems and slice pods into 1/2-inch rounds.
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Whisk eggs and hot sauce in a bowl, then toss the okra to coat.
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In a separate shallow dish, combine cornmeal, salt, and cayenne pepper; dredge the coated okra pieces in this mixture.
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Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy saucepan to 370-375 F.
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Fry okra in batches for 4 to 6 minutes until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
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Transfer drained okra to the prepared baking rack and place in the preheated oven to keep warm while frying remaining batches.