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Spicy Fried Okra
This recipe is not for those of you that will call the fire department if you taste a chile.
Ingredients
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- okra, stemmed and halved lengthwise40
- salt2 tbsp
- black pepper, freshly ground2 tbsp
- cayenne pepper1 tsp
- all purpose flour, divided1 cup
- hot sauce
- peanut oil2 1/2 quart
- kosher salt
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 4 steps
Combine salt, peppers, and ½ cup flour. Coat okra with flour mixture.
Dip okra into hot sauce and dredge in remaining flour, adding more as needed. Let rest 2–3 minutes.
Heat oil in a large pot or a deep-fryer to 375°F. Add okra, 6 at a time, and fry 3–4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a cooling rack and repeat until all okra has been fried.
Sprinkle fried okra with additional kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve warm.