Fried Okra
A Southern staple, this Fried Okra recipe features crunchy fresh okra tossed with cornmeal and seasonings then fried to crispy perfection. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce as an appetizer or side dish.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 274kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh okra sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Wash and trim the stems of the fresh okra, then sliced into ½-inch pieces. Set aside.
- In a shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the egg and milk.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or deep fryer to 350℉.
- Working in batches, coat the sliced okra in the egg mixture, dip off excess then dredge in the cornmeal mixture. Repeat until all the okra has been breaded.
- Carefully add the coated okra into the hot oil, frying in batches for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried okra from the hot oil and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat until all the okra has been fried.
- Serve the crispy fried okra hot. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 613mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 949IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 3mg