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Fried Okra

This fried okra recipe is fresh sliced okra coated in buttermilk and a seasoned cornmeal mixture, then deep fried to golden brown perfection. A classic side dish or appetizer option that's easy to make and totally delicious!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 185 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh okra pods
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional

Instructions

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  1. Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pot to 375 degrees F.
  2. Remove the stem ends of the okra. Slice each okra pod into 3/4 inch thick pieces.
  3. Place the okra slices in a bowl along with the buttermilk; toss to coat evenly.
  4. Place the flour, cornmeal, salt, paprika garlic powder and pepper in a medium sized bowl. Stir to combine.
  5. Dredge each piece of okra in the flour mixture, making sure it's coated evenly. Repeat the process with the remaining okra pieces.
  6. Fry 10 pieces of okra at a time for 3 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Sprinkle with parsley if desired, then serve.

Notes

  • Be sure to stir the okra occasionally as it fries to make sure that the okra cooks evenly and doesn't stick together.
  • Look for similar sized okra pods so that all the okra slices take about the same time to cook. I use okra pods that are about 3 inches long.
  • Be sure to use a frying thermometer to make sure that your oil is at the correct temperature. If the oil is too hot, the okra can burn. If it's too cold, the okra will absorb excess grease and have a heavy texture.
  • Fresh okra works best in this recipe. Frozen okra is typically mushy when thawed and will not hold up well when fried.

Nutrition Information

Calories 185kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 1227mg (51%) Potassium 146mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 140IU (3%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 185

% Daily Value*

Calories 185kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 1227mg 51%
Potassium 146mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 140IU 3%
Calcium 72mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

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