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Fried Okra Recipe
Fried Okra is a Southern staple. So simple to make, fried okra makes the perfect side dish. Get this heirloom family fried okra recipe that you'll love.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 244 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 2 pounds okra sliced
- 3/4 3/4 cup corn meal
- 1/2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 1/4 cup canola 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.
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Notes
- When slicing okra for cooking, make sure to discard the stem end and the tip. These are too tough, in my opinion, for frying.
Nutrition Information
Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Sodium
205mg
(9%)
Potassium
527mg
(15%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1083IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
127mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% 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.