Spicy Fried Okra
Fresh okra, sliced into 1 cm rounds, hot sauce and fine cornmeal come together in this vegan β 60 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and large pot. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Toss the sliced okra in a bowl with the hot sauce until every piece is evenly coated, then let it sit for 5 minutes so the coating clings.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne until well combined.
- Pour the peanut oil into a deep heavy pot, filling it no more than halfway, and heat over medium-high until it reaches 190 C (375 F) on a thermometer.
- Working in batches, dredge the okra in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off the excess, then carefully lower it into the hot oil so you do not crowd the pot or drop the temperature.
- Fry each batch for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring gently, until the okra is deep golden and crisp, then lift it out with a slotted spoon onto a wire rack or paper towels to drain.
- Sprinkle the hot okra immediately with kosher salt, let the oil return to temperature between batches, and serve right away while crisp.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Large pot Β· Whisk
Tips & common questions
How long does Spicy Fried Okra take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Spicy Fried Okra vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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Spicy Fried Okra is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Spicy fried potato and okra (3475507333).jpg by pelican from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.