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Fried Okra

love this fried okra!

Course Appetizer, easy side dish, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh okra, sliced down the long side in half
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1 tbsp creole seasoning
  • peanut oil

Instructions
 

  • Add beaten eggs to a large bowl with a pinch of salt.
  • Place the cut okra into the bowl and toss to completely cover. Allow to sit for a couple of minutes.
  • In a separate container, large enough to toss the okra, add the dry ingredients and combine and combine. Add the okra a few at a time and toss in the dry ingredients until completely coated. Place on a sheet pan and continue to coat until all is coated.
  • Meanwhile, add enough oil to a skillet, about an inch and heat to about 350 degrees. Cook the okra in batches to make sure you aren't crowding the pan. When the okra is crisp and golden brown remove and drain on a wire rack. Repeat until all okra has been cooked.
    Serve immediately.
Keyword fried okra, okra, southern, summer okra