Blackened Seasoning Fried Okra
Heavily seasoned with a dark, spicy blackened spice blend and fried until dark gold.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Fresh okra, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 cups Peanut oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Place the sliced okra in a large bowl and pour the buttermilk over it, tossing to coat every piece thoroughly.
- 2
In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, smoked paprika, cayenne, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Heat the peanut oil in a heavy cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 4
Working in small batches, remove okra from the buttermilk and dredge in the blackened spice and cornmeal mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
- 5
Carefully drop the coated okra into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan which would drop the temperature.
- 6
Fry the okra for 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the coating is a deep, dark golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Use a slotted spoon to remove the okra and place it on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 8
Serve immediately while hot, optionally with a side of spicy remoulade sauce for dipping.
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