Okra Poppers
Okra bites fried in a light batter with a touch of spice.
Okra PoppersServes 12
INGREDIENTS
3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1 pound large fresh okra
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup buttermilk
Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing for dipping
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup buttermilk
Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing for dipping
Prep Time
10 min
10 min
Total Time
20 min
20 min
Servings
12
12
Okra bites fried in a light batter with a touch of spice.
DIRECTIONS
- Pour oil in heavy-duty saucepan. Heat over medium flame until about 350°F.
- Wash okra and pat dry. Remove ends and cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Combine flour, cornmeal, salt, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in pie plate or other deep plate. Pour buttermilk into medium-size bowl.
- When oil is hot, coat okra in buttermilk in small batches, then drop into flour mixture in a single layer. Shake plate to coat pieces. Drop floured okra into frying oil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly browned. Remove with slotted spoon and cool on paper towels. Coating adheres best when fried soon after coating.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with ranch dressing for dipping.
Note: Can be made a few hours ahead. Prepare as above and leave on paper towels at room temperature, uncovered, for 1 to 2 hours. Just before serving, place on baking sheet. Reheat at 350°F. for about 10 minutes or until warm in the center.