How To Cut Okra For Frying. Fry the okra on one side for about five minutes, shaking the pan occasionally. Wash your tender okra pods in cool water and drain in a colander.

I much prefer this made with fresh okra, but in all honesty, frozen cut okra works really well. Work in batches, one spoonful at a time, before adding more wet okra to the flour. When preparing okra, rinse it and then thoroughly pat dry.