How do you fry okra with bread crumbs?

Answer 1

Yes, but only if you first dip the Okra in beaten eggs. Unlike flour, cornmeal does not adhere to surfaces, especially dry and smooth ones. Coating the okra with beaten eggs (or egg whites only) will make the cornmeal stick and provide a nice crisp outer layer to fried food.

Answer 2

Here are two recipes.

Recipe #1

16 oz okra 1 egg 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/8 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cajun seasoning or black pepper 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or bacon fat)

Wash okra. Cut off tips and stem ends. Cut crosswise into slices about 1/4 inch thick.

Combine flour, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. In another bowl, beat the egg. Dip okra into the egg, coating on all sides, and then dredge in the flour mixture, making sure to completely cover the okra.

Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add okra and fry until brown - about 10 minutes, depending on thickness. Turn to make sure the okra is crisp and browned on both sides.

Drain on paper towels before serving.

Recipe #2

10 pods okra, sliced in 1/4 inch pieces 1 egg, beaten 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup vegetable oil

In a small bowl, soak okra in egg for 5 to 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge okra in flour mixture, coating evenly. Carefully place okra in hot oil. Reduce heat to medium when okra first starts to brown, turn to brown both sides and cook until golden.

Drain on paper towels.

Answer 3

Coat (dredge) it as you would fried okra, but bake it on a sheet cake pan at 450°F for 30-35 minutes. Salt it after you remove it from the oven--I prefer garlic salt.