Fried Okra
User Reviews
4.9
Fried Okra
Description
This Fried Okra recipe uses cleaned okra cut into thirds and dredged in a batter combining all-purpose flour, club soda, smoked paprika, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper. The batter’s fizz from club soda creates a light, crispy coating. The okra is fried in hot sunflower oil for 1 to 2 minutes until crispy and golden, then drained on absorbent paper.
The result is crispy fried okra pieces with a mildly spiced, garlicky batter complementing the fresh vegetable’s flavor and texture. Serving with a spearmint yogurt or tzatziki dip adds a cool, herby contrast.
Both fresh and frozen okra can be used; smaller cuts enhance crispiness. The method offers a tasty finger food or side dish with balanced seasoning and crunch.
Ingredients
- 500 g okra cleaned and washed (fresh or frozen)
For the batter:
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 1 club soda 250 ml/ 8 ½ oz, can, sparkling water
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp. garlic grated
- salt
- black pepper
For frying:
- sunflower oil
For serving:
- yogurt spearmint dip
Instructions
- Cut each okra into 3.
For the batter:
- Place the flour and the rest of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
For frying:
- Heat a pan and pour in sunflower oil and let it heat up well.
- Take a few okra at a time, shake off excess batter, place them in the pan, and fry for 1 to 2 minutes until they become crispy and golden.
- As soon as the okra turns golden brown, place them on an absorbent paper to drain and serve with the spearmint yogurt dip or tzatziki.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen okra; smaller cut pieces promote crispiness.
- Serve immediately after frying to maintain crisp texture.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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