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Okra Fries with Creole Ranch Dust: Crunchy okra, cool heat, and zero slime.

Okra Fries with Creole Ranch Dust

Crunchy okra, cool heat, and zero slime.

Total: 22 minDifficulty: EasyYield: 4 servings

Timing note: 22 mins

Soul FoodSouthernCondiment

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 15

Your prep station before cooking begins

Okra (0/8)

450 gokra(small pods, trimmed)
½ cupscornmeal
¼ cupsrice flour

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

Tip

For crispier okra fries, toss with cornstarch before coating in the Creole ranch dust.

Serving

Serve with extra Creole ranch dust for dipping or a squeeze of fresh lime.

Make Ahead

Prep the Creole ranch dust a day ahead and store in an airtight container.

The Method

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