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Fried Okra

Fried Okra made with buttermilk, flour, cornmeal, okra, and seasoning is savory, crispy, and fried to perfection in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 124 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 20 okra trimmed and cut into 1/4" slices
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. In one bowl whisk the buttermilk and egg together and soak the okra pieces in it for 13 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. Drain the okra well, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture, remove excess breading and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

Notes

  • Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 124kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 247mg (10%) Potassium 150mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Vitamin A 205IU (4%) Vitamin C 5.5mg (6%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 124

% 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.