Fried Okra

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    274 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Fried Okra

A Southern staple, this Fried Okra recipe features crunchy fresh okra tossed with cornmeal and seasonings then fried to crispy perfection. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce as an appetizer or side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound fresh okra sliced into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk
  • vegetable oil for frying
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Instructions

  1. Wash and trim the stems of the fresh okra, then sliced into ½-inch pieces. Set aside.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
  3. In a shallow dish, whisk together the egg and milk.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or deep fryer to 350℉.
  5. Working in batches, coat the sliced okra in the egg mixture, dip off excess then dredge in the cornmeal mixture. Repeat until all the okra has been breaded.
  6. Carefully add the coated okra into the hot oil, frying in batches for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried okra from the hot oil and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat until all the okra has been fried.
  8. Serve the crispy fried okra hot. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 274kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 613mg (26%) Potassium 532mg (15%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 949IU (19%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 125mg (13%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 274kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 613mg 26%
Potassium 532mg 11%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 949IU 19%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 125mg 13%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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