Fried Okra Recipe: Discover the Secret to Crispy Perfection!
A delicious and crispy fried okra recipe that is easy to make and perfect as a side dish or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound fresh okra, sliced
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Wash and slice the okra into 1/2 inch pieces.
- In a bowl, soak the sliced okra in buttermilk for about 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix together cornmeal, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove okra from buttermilk and dredge in the cornmeal mixture until well coated.
- Fry the okra in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cayenne pepper to the cornmeal mixture.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve crispy okra.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Fried Okra, Crispy Okra, Southern Recipe, Snack Recipe