paula deen's fried pickled okra with creamy chipotle sauce

Darrington, WA
Updated on May 24, 2011

I love Pickled Okra! It is sooooo Yummy!!!! Recipe courtesy of http://www.pauladeen.com

prep time 15 Min
cook time 5 Min
method ---
yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

  • - peanut oil, for frying
  • 1 1/4 cups fry mix, recipe follows
  • 1 cup beer
  • 16 ounces jar pickled okra, drained (i used "talk o' texas crisp okra pickles)
  • - creamy chipotle sauce, recipe follows
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  • - fry mix
  • 3 cups self-rising flour
  • 1/2 cup self-rising white cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
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  • - creamy chipotle sauce
  • 8 ounces package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 - chipotle in adobo sauce
  • 2 - limes, juiced
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons chopped green onion, for garnish

How To Make paula deen's fried pickled okra with creamy chipotle sauce

  • Step 1
    Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a deep skillet or fryer.
  • Step 2
    Combine the Fry Mix with the beer. Add the okra, coating it in the batter. Fry the okra, about 4 pieces at a time, turning the pieces frequently, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer the okra to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve immediately with the Creamy Chipotle Sauce.
  • Step 3
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  • Step 4
    Fry Mix: Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper. Store in an airtight container in the pantry until needed.
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  • Step 6
    Creamy Chipotle Sauce: Blend the cream cheese, mayonnaise, chipotle, lime juice, and salt in a food processor until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until needed. Garnish with green onions.

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