Fried Pecan Okra

Fried Pecan Okra

Looking for delicious appetizers made using pecans and Original Bisquick® mix? Then try this fried okra recipe.

Prep Time

45

Minutes

Total Time

45

Minutes

Makes

8

servings

1
cup pecan halves
1 1/2
cups Original Bisquick® mix
1
teaspoon salt
1/2
teaspoon pepper
1
egg white
2
boxes (10 oz each) frozen whole okra, thawed
Peanut oil for frying
  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased shallow pan, arrange pecans in even layer. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  2. In food processor, place toasted pecans, Bisquick mix, salt and pepper. Cover; process until pecans are finely ground. Transfer pecan mixture to large bowl. In another large bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Add okra and toss to coat. Add okra to pecan mixture and toss to coat. Gently press pecan mixture into okra.
  3. In Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet, heat 2 inches oil to 350°F. Carefully drop okra, in batches, into hot oil. Fry 5 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden; drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
Makes 8 servings
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Ingredient Tip
You may substitute 1 (16-ounce) package frozen cut okra for the 2 (10-ounce) packages.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 282
    • Total Fat 22g
      • (Saturated Fat 3g,),
    • Sodium 590mg;
    • Total Carbohydrate 22g
      • (Dietary Fiber 3g,
    • Protein 4g;
    Percent Daily Value*:
      Exchanges:
      • 1 Starch;
      • 1 Vegetable;
      • 4 Fat;
      Carbohydrate Choices:
      • 1 1/2;
      *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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