Okra Fries with Creole Ranch Dust
Crunchy okra, cool heat, and zero slime.
Timing note: 22 mins
Okra Fries with Creole Ranch Dust
Crunchy okra, cool heat, and zero slime.
Timing note: 22 mins
The Key Move
Cornmeal + rice flour coating; ranch seasoning as finishing dust (not mixed into batter).
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The Setup
- Air Fryer
- Cutting Board
- Chef's Knife
- Instant-Read ThermometerOptional
- Mixing Bowls
The Mise en Place
5 of 15Your prep station before cooking begins
Okra (0/8)
My okra fries aren't crispy, the coating keeps falling off.
Ah, that's usually a moisture issue. The okra's natural water is fighting the crisping and the coating. Before you dredge them, make sure you've patted them *really* dry with paper…
My coating is patchy, some spots are bare and others are clumpy.
Sounds like the coating didn't quite get friendly with the okra.
Chef's Notes
For crispier okra fries, toss with cornstarch before coating in the Creole ranch dust.
Serve with extra Creole ranch dust for dipping or a squeeze of fresh lime.
Prep the Creole ranch dust a day ahead and store in an airtight container.
The Method
PREP
Trim okra (450 g) stems. Slice pods in half lengthwise if large, or leave whole if small. Pat dry.
COAT
In a bowl, combine cornmeal (½ cups), rice flour (¼ cups), salt, pepper, garlic powder (½ tsp)garlic powder (½ tsp), and cayenne (¼ tsp)cayenne (½ tsp). Toss okra (450 g) in mixture until evenly coated.
AIR FRY
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil basket. Arrange okra (450 g) in single layer. Cook 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway.
DUST
While hot, transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with Creole Ranch Dust and toss gently.
SERVE
Serve immediately with Creole Ranch Dip.
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