Fried Okra Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
Fried Okra Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by slicing okra while discarding tough stems and tips for optimal texture. The slices are thoroughly coated in a blend of cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and kosher salt, providing a seasoned crust. Okra is then fried in hot oil, which crisps the coating and lightly browns the slices on each side.
After searing, the okra is finished in a preheated oven to ensure the pieces become fork-tender, balancing the exterior crispiness with a softened interior. The frying and baking combination achieves a unique texture rather than deep frying alone.
Fried Okra serves well as a Southern-style side dish or snack. The cornmeal coating gives a pleasant crunch that complements the natural softness of okra, making it appealing even to those unfamiliar with the vegetable.
Discarding the okra's stem ends and tips prior to slicing is essential to avoid tough bites and improve overall mouthfeel.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds okra sliced
- 3/4 /4 cup corn meal
- 1/2 /2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 /4 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- Mix together okra, corn meal, flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl, making sure well-coated.
- In the meantime, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add okra to skillet once oil has reached the point where if a drop of water is added it will sizzle.
- Allow okra to brown on one side, about 3 minutes, before gently stirring. Once both sides of okra have browned, about 3 more minutes, place into preheated oven. Cook until fork tender, about 10 minutes.
Notes
- Remove the stem ends and tips before slicing okra to avoid tough pieces when cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 527mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1083IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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