Nutty Cajun Fried Okra

Golden, crunchy fried okra with a Cajun pecan coating - the Southern side dish, kicked up a notch.

Prep 10 min | Cook 7 min | Serves 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz fresh okra, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup Nutty Cajun Pecan Meal
• 1/2 cup flour
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Combine the cut okra and water until well coated.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the Nutty Cajun pecan meal and flour.
3. Toss the wet okra in the meal-and-flour blend until well coated.
4. Drop into fryer oil heated to 350°F.
5. Remove when the okra is golden brown, about 7 minutes.
6. Drain on a paper towel and enjoy.

Tip: Work in small batches so the oil stays hot and the okra crisps.

Made with our Nutty Cajun Coating Mix.