Best Fried Okra With Crispy Parmesan Coating Recipes

CRUNCHY OVEN-FRIED OKRA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Combine the cornmeal, panko, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese in a gallon-size ziplock bag.
• In a separate bowl, gently toss the okra with the beaten eggs until evenly coated.
• Pour oil onto a rimmed baking sheet (15x10x1) and place in the preheated oven for just a few minutes to warm up the oil--be careful to not let it start to smoke.
• In the meantime, add the wet okra a little at a time to the bag and shake until coated. If needed, you may add additional cornmeal and panko breadcrumbs -- if the okra isn't coated as much as you like. Carefully add the okra to the hot baking sheet.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until tender, turning the okra halfway through baking. To get a nice golden brown, increase oven heat to broil and watch carefully, stirring as needed.

FRIED OKRA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, soak okra in egg for 5 to 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge okra in the cornmeal mixture, coating evenly. Carefully place okra in hot oil; stir continuously. Reduce heat to medium when okra first starts to brown, and cook until golden. Drain on paper towels.

AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA

Steps:

• Wash okra and cut into 1/2 inch rounds.
• Put in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with flour. Shake it around vigorously to coat evenly, then bounce in a wire strainer to remove all excess. Final coat should be very light!
• Return to mixing bowl and add beaten egg. Stir to cover each piece of okra.
• Place cornmeal in zipper bag with salt and pepper.
• Add okra in 1 cup batches and shake until each piece is coated. Remove with something that will allow extra cornmeal to fall away. Put on a plate until all okra is coated.
• Fry in 1/2 inch lard or oil at 400 degrees or med-high until pieces are golden brown.
• Drain on brown paper or a wire rack.
• Salt additionally if desired.