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Dry Fried Okra

Alton Brown

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2006

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Okraphobia

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (6)

  • Cook Time:

    15 min

  • Level:

    Intermediate

  • Yield:

    4 side servings

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15 min
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Cook
15 min
Total:
30 min
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound okra, stems removed
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • Vegetable oil
  • Kosher salt

Directions

Rinse the whole okra pods under cold water, drain, pat dry, trim and cut into 1/4-inch pieces. Set aside.

Place the cornmeal into a sealable ziptop bag. Add the okra and shake to coat thoroughly. Return the okra to a dry colander and shake off excess cornmeal.

Add enough vegetable oil to a 12-inch stainless steel saute pan in order to completely cover the bottom of the pan. Place over medium-high heat and bring the oil to 370 degrees F. Add the okra and fry until golden brown on 1 side, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Stirring occasionally, continue cooking until okra is golden brown on all sides, approximately 5 to 6 minutes longer. Remove the okra from the pan with a slotted spoon or spatula to a cooling rack set over a newspaper-lined sheet pan. Season, to taste, with salt and allow to cool for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.

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  • recipe Dry Fried Okra
    Ansh Superior, CO 05-10-2008

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    Absolutely delicious

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    This is a very good way of cooking okra. A variation to this recipe could be adding gram flour instead of corn meal and... adding some Garam Masala... finish off with some lemon zest. Heavenly!Read more
  • recipe Dry Fried Okra
    Anonymous 03-14-2008

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    Great!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I've been eating fried okra all of my life and I am so glad AB showed everyone how to make it! This is a delicious side dish... and the recipe is spot on! I hope even the okra haters out there will try this - trust me (and AB), you'll like it!Read more
  • recipe Dry Fried Okra
    Anonymous 07-03-2007

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    Basic but not the best...

    Rated: 3 stars out of 5
    Alton could have made this even better by seasoning the cornmeal, and using bacon fat instead of vegetable oil. Now I know... we don't all have that can of drippins at the back of the stove, and modern sensibilities favor healthier fats, but good fried okra deserves the best!Read more
  • recipe Dry Fried Okra
    Anonymous 02-14-2007

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    tasty!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    fast, easy and tasty...I've been adding spices (chili powder, cayenne, etc.) to the corn meal...
  • recipe Dry Fried Okra
    JOHN Eden Prairie, MN 01-09-2007

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    I can Spell I LIKE this recipe

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    AND I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE. VMAN
  • recipe Dry Fried Okra
    Don fairfax, VA 10-06-2006

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    missed opportunity

    Rated: 3 stars out of 5
    Alton can't be contacted about missed oportunity for okra. When roasting vegitables -- onions, asperagas, squach etc. ... also throw in whole okra. It makes good eats.Read more
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