Spicy Fried Okra

Ingredients

• 40 okra
• 2 tbsp salt
• 2 tbsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• to taste hot sauce
• 2½ quarts peanut oil
• to taste kosher salt

Steps

1. Combine the salt, peppers, and ½ cup flour.
2. Coat the okra with the flour mixture.
3. Dip the okra into the hot sauce.
4. Dredge in the remaining flour, adding more as needed.
5. Let rest 2–3 minutes.
6. Heat oil in a large pot or a deep-fryer to 375°F.
7. Add the okra, 6 at a time.
8. Fry 3–4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
9. Drain on a cooling rack.
10. Repeat until all okra has been fried.
11. Sprinkle the fried okra with additional kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
12. Serve warm.