Okra Hot Fries Recipe

• 20 to 25 medium to large okra pods, sliced lengthwise
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp celery seed
• 1 tsp Tajín Clásico seasoning (optional)

4 TO 6 SERVINGS EACH 

A cheat sauce is a chef term for a sauce made from mixing something into mayonnaise. These are your best friend in a pinch, and no one will know that you pulled it off in 17.8 seconds. I like these sauces with just about anything fried, but they really hit their high when dipped with these Okra Hot Fries or Fried Pickled Okra 

HERB CHEAT SAUCE

• 3/4 cup [180 g]
• mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup [60 g] sour cream
• 1 Tbsp pesto
• Pinch of salt

GARLIC CHEAT SAUCE

• 1 cup [240 g] mayonnaise
• 1 tsp granulated garlic
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• Pinch of salt

SRIRACHA CHEAT SAUCE

• 1 cup [240 g]
• mayonnaise
• 3 Tbsp sriracha
• 1 Tbsp barbecue sauce

HOT HONEY CHEAT SAUCE

• 1 cup [240 g]
• mayonnaise
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• Pinch of smoked paprika
• Pinch of salt

To make each sauce, simply whisk the ingredients together in a mixing bowl until combined. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.