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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 274 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Wash and trim the stems of the fresh okra, then sliced into ½-inch pieces. Set aside.
- In a shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the egg and milk.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or deep fryer to 350℉.
- 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.
- Carefully add the coated okra into the hot oil, frying in batches for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 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.
- Serve the crispy fried okra hot. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.