Put a Southern twist on classic poppers by using okra instead of jalapeños. These are filled with creamy pimento cheese, wrapped in bacon, and fried to crispy perfection in the air fryer. Serve with tangy homemade remoulade sauce for dipping.

Quick Info

⏱️ 180 min • 🍽️ 3 servings • ⭐ 87%

Tags

[North American] • [Easy] • [Appetizers] • [Dinner] • [Sides] • [Snacks] • [Meal] • [Kosher]

Ingredients

• ½ pound fresh okra (10–12 pods, 4-inches long)
• 2 cups buttermilk
• ½ teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
• 8 ounces freshly grated cheddar cheese
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed, room temperature
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 4 ounces pimiento peppers, drained and chopped
• 1 large jalapeño, seeded and diced
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Creole mustard
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• ½ tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• ½ tablespoon chopped green onions, green parts only
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• 2 teaspoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
• ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon whole grain mustard
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound bacon strips, halved crosswise

Instructions Preview

1. Cut each okra pod in half lengthwise. Use …
2. Arrange the okra, cut-side up, in a shallo…
3. While the okra marinates, make the pimento…

…and 7 more steps

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Recipe by: Aleya Zenieris, Breana Jackson • From: Tasty