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Buffalo Fried Okra
A classic southern dish gets a spicy makeover perfect for game day in these Buffalo Fried Okra.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 203 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Ingredients
- 12 pods of okra sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 eggs beaten
- ⅔ cup cornmeal
- ⅓ cup flour
- 1 ½ tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/8-1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ to 1 cup vegetable oil
For the Buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
- ½ tbsp vinegar
- 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce up to 3 dashes
- ⅛ tsp ground cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, soak the okra in the beaten egg for 5 to 10 minutes. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
- While the okra slices are soaking, prepare the Buffalo sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the hot sauce, butter, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, & cayenne pepper. Heat over medium heat stirring often until the butter has melted. Whisk until smooth. Season with salt to taste, & then set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. (I fried the okra in a 12-inch cast iron skillet & used about 1 cup of oil.) Dredge the okra slices in the cornmeal mixture, coating evenly. Carefully place the okra in hot oil; stir continuously. Reduce heat to medium when okra first starts to brown, and cook until golden. Drain on paper towels. Then immediately toss the fried okra in the Buffalo sauce.
- Serve immediately with celery, blue cheese, & Ranch dressing, if desired.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
203kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
388mg
(16%)
Potassium
170mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
535IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 388mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 535IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.