Fried Pecan Okra
Recipe - Stillwater Wine & Spirits
Fried Pecan Okra
Prep Time20 Minutes
Servings6
Cook Time25 Minutes
Ingredients
1 package frozen whole okra (16 ounce) thawed
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose biscuit & baking mix
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile pepper powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Directions
- In medium bowl, combine okra and buttermilk; let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, in food processor or blender, combine baking mix, pecans, chile pepper, cayenne and salt. Process until pecans are finely ground; place in a shallow dish.
- Pour enough oil into a Dutch oven or large saucepan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat oil over medium-high heat until oil reaches 375°F on a deep fry thermometer.
- Remove okra from buttermilk using a slotted spoon; coat in pecan mixture. In batches, carefully drop into hot oil.
- Fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining okra.
20 minutes
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 6 servings
Directions
- In medium bowl, combine okra and buttermilk; let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, in food processor or blender, combine baking mix, pecans, chile pepper, cayenne and salt. Process until pecans are finely ground; place in a shallow dish.
- Pour enough oil into a Dutch oven or large saucepan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat oil over medium-high heat until oil reaches 375°F on a deep fry thermometer.
- Remove okra from buttermilk using a slotted spoon; coat in pecan mixture. In batches, carefully drop into hot oil.
- Fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining okra.