Cajun Fried Okra

Name: Cajun Fried Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh okra, sliced; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 2 cups vegetable oil

Crispy sliced okra soaked in buttermilk, dredged in seasoned cornmeal, and fried to golden perfection with a spicy kick.

25 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

CajunSideStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1 lb fresh okra, sliced
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Pour 2 cups vegetable oil into a heavy skillet to a depth of 1/2 inch and heat to 365 degrees F.
2

Place 1 lb sliced fresh okra in a bowl and pour 1 cup buttermilk over it, soaking for 5 minutes.
3

In a shallow dish, whisk together 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and 2 tsp Cajun seasoning.
4

Drain 1 lb sliced fresh okra and toss in the cornmeal mixture to coat thoroughly.
5

Fry 1 lb sliced fresh okra in batches in hot vegetable oil for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.
6

Transfer fried 1 lb sliced fresh okra to a paper towel lined plate to drain before serving.

Questions

Can I make Cajun Fried Okra dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup buttermilk. Swap the buttermilk for plant milk soured with a teaspoon of vinegar per cup. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Cajun Fried Okra gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Cajun Fried Okra keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Cajun Fried Okra?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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