FRIED PECAN OKRA

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Looking for delicious appetizers made using pecans and Original Bisquick® mix? Then try this fried okra recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup pecan halves
1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 egg white
2 boxes (10 oz each) frozen whole okra, thawed
Peanut oil for frying

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased shallow pan, arrange pecans in even layer. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  • In food processor, place toasted pecans, Bisquick mix, salt and pepper. Cover; process until pecans are finely ground. Transfer pecan mixture to large bowl. In another large bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Add okra and toss to coat. Add okra to pecan mixture and toss to coat. Gently press pecan mixture into okra.
  • In Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet, heat 2 inches oil to 350°F. Carefully drop okra, in batches, into hot oil. Fry 5 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden; drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg

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