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Cajun Fried Okra

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

25 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

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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. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

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

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Cajun Fried Okra?

For Cajun Fried Okra, the frying oil is held at 365 F (about 185 C) in step 1. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

Is there a substitute for buttermilk in Cajun Fried Okra?

The entry for Cajun Fried Okra calls for 1 cup buttermilk. In its place: Stir a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into a cup of milk and let it stand five minutes. Plain yogurt thinned with milk also works.

Can I make Cajun Fried Okra dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Cajun Fried Okra 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 Cajun Fried Okra 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.

Can I freeze Cajun Fried Okra?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Cajun Fried Okra within two hours and eat it 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.

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