Smoky Spicy Fried Okra

By Birgitta

The trick to grease free fried okra is making sure the okra is thoroughly covered in the cornmeal mixture, the oil is really hot before you start to fry and quick draining afterwards.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb okra, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3/4 cup cornmeal
• 2 tsp ground chipotle pepper
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• salt
• pepper
• canola oil for frying

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from coconutlime.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place the okra and the buttermilk in a bowl and allow to soak 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix together the paprika, salt, pepper, chipotle pepper, and cornmeal. Set aside. Drain the okra and place it in the bowl. Shake to coat. Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet. When the oil is hot, add the okra in a single layer. Cook until all sides are golden brown, turning occasionally. This step should only take a couple of minutes, do not over cook. Remove to paper towel lined plates. Serve hot.