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
  1. In a large bowl, stir together 4 cups water, salt, and crab boil until salt dissolves.
  2. 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.)
  3. 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°.
  4. 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.
Recipe by Taste of the South at https://tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/crispy-fried-okra-spicy-honey/