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Crispy Fried Okra

Fried Okra - one of the best okra recipes ever, featuring cut okra coated in cornmeal and flour to make crispy and crunchy okras. A summer favorite!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 183 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb (250g) okra
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3 dashes ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • oil for deep frying

Instructions

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  1. Trim off the cap and tip of the okra, then cut it into small pieces.
  2. Combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper in a bowl, then stir to mix well.
  3. Add the buttermilk to a bowl. Working in batches, dip the okra into the buttermilk, then coat it with the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
  4. Heat a saucepan or frying pan with 2 inches (5 cm) of oil. Deep-fry the okra in batches until crispy and golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  5. Serve hot with a dipping sauce, such as spicy Ranch (simply add Sriracha to the Ranch).

Notes

  • If you don't have buttermilk, just use milk and add a squirt of lemon juice, vinegar or apple cider vinegar.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2people Calories 183kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 599mg (25%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 183

% Daily Value*

Serving 2people
Calories 183kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 599mg 25%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.