Okra appetizers

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bacon wrapped grilled okra with lemon - jalapeno sauce on the side

Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Okra is just as simple as it sounds. The smoky grilled taste of okra is combined with the perfect amount of flavor. Grilling okra also minimizes, you know — the slime factor that most people tend to shy away from. Wrapped in crispy bacon, this appetizer will be perfect to serve from the tailgate to your holiday party. Serve with a delicious, made from scratch, Lemon Garlic Aioli.

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some fried food is on a white plate and next to a brick wall with green plants

My mama made the best fried okra on the planet. She really did, but there was never enough for everyone to get their belly full. I’m not going to lie. We used to fight over it. This recipe idea popped up on my Instagram, and I had to give it a try at last week’s Friday Night Porch Party. It was loved by all. Don’t be afraid to pull out the oil and fry these up. I promise it’s really easy to make.Fried Okra PattiesIngredients: 1 pound okra, chopped into small pieces1 medium onion, chopped2

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broccoli fritters are stacked on top of each other and ready to be eaten

It's been stirred into various stews, and it's been tossed into gumbos. But undoubtedly everyone's favorite way to eat okra? Fried, of course. And the fall months are the perfect time to rekindle your love for okra — which, by the way, is actually a fruit — because what many might not realize is fried okra can be used in a variety of popular dishes. A southern favorite, fried okra is incredibly easy to make. It's simply dredged in seasoned cornmeal and then fried until golden brown. But…

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some fried food is piled up on a plate

Growing up, I hated okra. As I kid, I thought it was slimy and terrible. My first taste of okra fries didn't do much to dispel my childhood aversion. But I kept thinking, "How can I make okra fries good? You never get crispy okra fries." The key here was using cornstarch and rice flour. Cutting the okra in half from top to bottom, the seeds cling to the rice flour and cornstarch so the batter isn't going anywhere. Mariah Carey sampled these okra fries and said they were the best she'd ever had…

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some fried food is on a baking sheet and ready to be cooked in the oven

Nothing says “Southern” like the smell of okra frying in a cast-iron skillet atop an angry flame. Done right, everybody loves okra. I have been known to turn the most fervent okra haters into okra lovers. Herbs and spices and the right cooking techniques can really change the experience and flavor. As an adult, I grilled okra for the first time, and added it to hushpuppies that turned into okra fritters. I’ve made okra relish and—dare I say it—jalapeño-okra jam and okra dip. You tell me you…

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