Cajun Fried Okra Recipe

Name: Cajun Fried Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups oil, for frying; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon Cajun spice; 2 pounds fresh okra, sliced 1/2-inch thick; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 cup salt; 1/4 cup black pepper; 1/4 cup garlic powder; 1 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce; 1 tablespoon garlic chili pepper sauce; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Servings: persons

6 cups oil, for frying
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon Cajun spice
2 pounds fresh okra, sliced 1/2-inch thick
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon garlic chili pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

1
2 teaspoons House Seasoning, recipe follows
2
Creamy Chili Sauce, recipe follows
3
Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F. (You may not need to use this much oil; do not fill the pan more than halfway up the sides with oil.)
4
In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, House Seasoning, and Cajun spice.
5
Dip okra in buttermilk and then dredge in cornmeal-flour mixture to coat well.
6
Carefully add okra to the hot oil and cook until golden brown.
7
(It may be necessary to fry the okra in batches.)
8
Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and then serve immediately.
9
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
10
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients, stirring well.
11
Cover and chill.

3961

kcal

Calories

429

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups oil, for frying, 1/2 cup cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon Cajun spice, and more.

Yes, Cajun Fried Okra falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Fried Okra

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