Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsDreamland BBQFried Okra Starter Recipe

Fried Okra Starter Recipe

Inspired by Dreamland BBQ
Time30m
Serves4

Lightly breaded & seasoned with Dreamland BBQ Rub. Topped with Alabama Twang Sauce.

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Ingredients

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Okra Preparation

Alabama Twang Sauce

Method

Fried Okra

  1. 1

    Prepare the Okra

    Wash the fresh okra and slice it into 1/2 inch thick rounds.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Breading

    In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, Dreamland BBQ Rub, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Egg Mixture

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.

  4. 4

    Bread the Okra

    Dip each okra slice into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.

  5. 5

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.

  6. 6

    Fry the Okra

    Carefully add the breaded okra to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Alabama Twang Sauce

  1. 7

    Mix the Sauce

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.

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