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Fried Okra Recipe

Crispy and delicious fried okra, perfect as a side dish or snack.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Slotted Spoon

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound okra sliced
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Instructions: 

  • 1. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • 2. In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, and pepper.
  • 3. Dip the sliced okra in buttermilk, then coat with the cornmeal mixture.
  • 4. Fry the okra in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
  • 5. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Notes:

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cornmeal mixture.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Keywords:

Keyword Fried Okra
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