Southern Fried Okra with Creamy Spicy Sauce

A classic Southern dish of crisp and flavorful fried okra served with a creamy and spicy chili sauce.

Ingredients

6	cups oil, for frying
½	cup cornmeal
1	cup all-purpose flour
¼	teaspoon cajun spices
2	lbs fresh okra, sliced ½-inch thick
½	cup buttermilk
1	cup mayonnaise
3	tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
1	tablespoon chili-garlic sauce
⅛	teaspoon ground red pepper
1	cup salt
¼	cup black pepper
¼	cup garlic powder

Instructions

• 1. Prepare the okra by heating oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F. Be cautious not to overfill the pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, House Seasoning, and Cajun spice.
  3. Coat the okra slices by dipping them in buttermilk and then dredging them in the cornmeal-flour mixture.
  4. Fry the coated okra in batches in the hot oil until golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  5. Serve the fried okra immediately.
  6. For the chili sauce, mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Chill the sauce before serving.
  7. Prepare the House Seasoning by combining the specified ingredients and store it in an airtight container for future use.

Jul 18, 2024