Pecan Crusted Fried Okra fries up crispy and crunchy with a wonderful nutty flavor. The sliced okra is coated in ground pecans mixed with flour and cornmeal plus a little cayenne pepper. It fries up fantastically golden in just a few minutes.
I grew up eating fried okra and I absolutely love it. I never pass up a chance to eat it. Every now and then I make my own at home. This Southern Fried Okra is my favorite.
The last time I made fried okra, I wanted to try something a little different. I had seen a recipe in a cookbook for pecan fried okra and I thought it sounded interesting. Turns out it is really good.
How To Choose Okra
When buying okra for frying, pick out shorter pods. They tend to be more tender and the longer pods can be too fibrous. Okra is quite perishable. Plan on using it within a few days of purchasing. It will start to develop brown spots.
I think this Pecan Crusted Fried Okra tastes fantastic on it’s own but it would also be good with a Buttermilk Ranch Dip.
Type Of Oil To Use
I like to fry Pecan Crusted Fried Okra in peanut oil, but Vegetable or Canola oil work well too and are more economical.
Fried Okra is a southern classic and this Pecan Crusted Fried Okra is great for when you want something a little out of the ordinary.
Storage
Tastes best eaten right after it is made but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer.
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Pecan Crusted Fried Okra
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup toasted pecans
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 pound okra, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- Peanut oil for frying
Instructions
- Process pecans in a food processor until finely ground.
- Combine pecans with flour, cornmeal, salt, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together egg and milk.
- Pour about 2 inches of peanut oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet. Cast iron is perfect but any quality skillet will do.Heat oil to 375 degrees.
- Place okra in bowl with egg mixture and stir to coat okra well.
- Toss about 8 pieces of okra at a time in the flour mixture.
- Fry okra in batches until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Season with a little more salt.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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