Pepper Jack Cheese and Fried Okra with Spicy Flavors
Fresh okra pods stuffed with pepper jack cheese, coated in spicy cornmeal breading, and fried until crisp. Make this bold Southern-style snack while the…
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Cooking tools:
- Deep-fry thermometer
- Cooling rack
- Toothpick
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Fork
- Spoon
- Tongs
- Kitchen towel
- Paper towel
- Pot
- Stove
- Oven
- Air fryer
- Airtight container
- Refrigerator
- Serving platter
Ingredients
- 24 large fresh okra pods, about 1 lb (450 g)
- 6 oz (170 g) pepper jack cheese, cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (105 g) yellow cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for finishing
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups (950 ml) vegetable oil, or enough for 2 inches in the pan
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Ranch, chipotle mayo, or comeback sauce, for serving
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