Pan Fried Okra Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound fresh okra, ends trimmed and cut into ½-inch pieces
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ⅓ cup fine-ground cornmeal or corn flour
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
Directions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the okra to the pan and stir until it's coated with oil.
  3. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for about 8 minutes, until the okra is bright green, removing the lid and stirring occasionally.
  4. Season the okra with salt and pepper.
  5. Stir the cornmeal and cayenne into the okra, mixing until every piece is coated.
  6. Pour the remaining oil into the pan.
  7. Fry the okra, stirring occasionally, for 5 more minutes, until it's golden brown.