Savory, battered okra meets sweet heat in a winning combination with our Crispy Fried Okra with Spicy Honey.
Crispy Fried Okra with Spicy Honey
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- ⅓ cup kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 3 tablespoons liquid crab boil
- 1½ pounds fresh okra
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup cornstarch, divided
- Spicy Honey (recipe follows), to serve
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together 4 cups water, salt, and crab boil until salt dissolves.
- Cut okra lengthwise into quarters. Place okra in salt water mixture, and let stand for at least 2 hours. Drain, and place okra on paper towels. (Okra will be slick, but this helps cornstarch to adhere.)
- In a large Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches, and heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375°.
- In a large shallow bowl, place ¼ cup cornstarch. Add one-fourth of okra, tossing to coat. Using a slotted spoon, carefully add coated okra to hot oil. Fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove using a slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels. Season to taste with salt. Repeat with remaining okra. Serve hot with Spicy Honey.
Spicy Honey
Makes about 1¼ cups
Ingredients
- ¾ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 clove garlic, grated
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients until well combined.
