Spicy Fried Okra Nuggets Recipes

FRIED OKRA

Steps:

• In a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, heat about 2-inches deep of oil to 350 F.
• In a bowl, whisk eggs until frothy.
• In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until well distributed.
• Dip the okra in the beaten eggs to fully coat.
• Dredge in flour mixture to fully coat.
• In the hot oil, add okra in batches and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and crisp.
• With a slotted spoon, remove okra from the pot and drain on a wire rack. Season with additional salt, if desired. Serve with spicy vinegar dip.

SPICY FRIED OKRA

Steps:

• Pat okra dry with paper towels. Place buttermilk and hot sauce in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper. Dip okra in buttermilk mixture, then roll in cornmeal mixture., In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry okra, a few pieces at a time, until golden brown, 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. If desired, season with additional salt and pepper.

SPICY AIR-FRIED OKRA

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Put the whole okra in a resealable plastic bag. Add oil, chili-lime seasoning, and salt. Seal and shake bag until okra is completely covered with oil and spices. Allow to rest for a few minutes, until the air fryer has reached its temperature.
• Pour contents of the bag into the air fryer basket. Cook for 6 minutes. Toss the basket and cook until okra is crispy on the outside, about 6 minutes more.

SPICY ROASTED OKRA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Toss the okra with olive oil to coat.
• In a small bowl combine coriander, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt.
• Toss okra with spiced salt mixture.
• Spread okra on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender, turning once.
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges (squeeze over each serving)!
• Makes four servings.