Deep-Fried Okra with a Scallion Dipping Sauce

Oh yes! We were thinking we loved deep-fried pickles, but these deep-fried okra have taken over the top spot! We had these with some Scott's BBQ-sauced grilled chicken breast sammies topped with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and Muenster cheese. Yum-o-lishus!



Printable Recipe

For the batter:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1 T sugar
• 16 oz soda water

For frying:

• Peanut oil
• 2 pounds fresh okra, stem removed and cut in half
• 3 T Cajun seasoning
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt

For the scallion dipping sauce:

• 1 t cayenne pepper
• 16 oz sour cream
• 1 cup chopped scallions
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 t salt

1. Whisk batter ingredients together and chill.

2. Heat oil in deep fryer or Dutch oven to 375°.

3. In a shallow pie plate, mix flour and 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning.

4. Season okra with remaining 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning.

5. Dip okra in seasoned flour and then in the batter and place into heated oil. Fry until golden, about 4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate or tray and season with salt.

6. To make the dipping sauce, mix all ingredients well.