Fried Okra
Fried Okra is a crispy, golden Southern side dish made by coating fresh okra slices in seasoned cornmeal and frying until crunchy. It’s a beloved comfort food staple.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb fresh okra, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Place sliced okra in a bowl and pour buttermilk over it. Let it soak for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Dredge the soaked okra in the cornmeal mixture, coating evenly.
- Fry the okra in batches, turning occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot as a snack or side dish.
Notes
- Use fresh okra for best texture and flavor.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature for even cooking.
- Double coating the okra yields extra crunch.
- Goes well with ranch or spicy mayo dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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