Fried Okra
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Fried Okra
Description
This fried okra recipe begins with fresh okra trimmed and sliced into quarter-inch pieces, then soaked in a mixture of buttermilk and beaten egg. The soaking helps the coating adhere and adds moisture to the okra before frying. A seasoned dredging mixture of flour, cornmeal, kosher salt, and coarse ground black pepper is mixed together for coating the okra slices evenly.
The okra is drained well to remove excess moisture, then dredged in the dry cornmeal mixture and fried in vegetable oil heated to 350°F. Frying takes 2 to 3 minutes until the okra turns golden brown and crisp on the outside. The method creates a crunchy crust and avoids sogginess while keeping the okra tender inside.
Fried okra is traditionally served hot as a side dish or snack in southern cuisine, often enjoyed fresh for the best texture and flavor balance between crunch and the okra’s natural stickiness.
The recipe timing and oil temperature are important to achieving crispiness without overcooking the okra pieces. Using a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed dutch oven helps maintain even heat.
Ingredients
- 20 okra trimmed and cut into 1/4" slices
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg beaten, large
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In one bowl whisk the buttermilk and egg together and soak the okra pieces in it for 13 minutes.
- In a second bowl whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper, then set a large dutch oven to heat with 2" of oil to 350 degrees.
- Drain the okra well, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture, remove excess breading and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
Notes
- Use a kitchen timer to track soaking and frying times precisely for consistent results.
- Drain okra thoroughly before dredging to prevent excess moisture, which can make the coating soggy.
- Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to ensure crispy frying without burning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 247mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 205IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5.5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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