This will ensure every piece is perfectly crunchy!įried okra is so easy to make! You don’t even need to go through all the steps of a classic dredge.

Just make sure your oil is heated to the right temperature before you start frying. In fact, this fried okra has an incredible extra crispy, golden crust that comes from a blend of seasoned cornmeal. While okra sometimes has a bad reputation for being slimy, when it's fried this way, there’s no slime in sight. You can air fry okra or make it the old-fashioned way like with this classic recipe.įried okra is a delicious summer appetizer or Southern comfort food side dish-when it's done right (aka no slime). But one of the most popular ways to cook okra is to fry it. It can be found grilled, pickled, or stirred into gumbo.

But whether or not you've had okra, you've probably seen it cooked in some shape or form. She can often be found eating fresh okra raw with just a sprinkle of salt (if this is new to you, it's a must-try). Along with being a staple in the South, okra is also grown in Oklahoma where Ree Drummond plants the summer vegetable in her garden.

Make your own hand dredge