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Fried Okra

Crispy and flavorful fried okra, a classic Southern dish that is perfect as a side or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Okra
  • 1 pound fresh okra sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
Breading
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup buttermilk
Oil
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Okra
  1. Wash and slice the fresh okra into 1/2 inch pieces.
Make the Breading
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  2. Dip the sliced okra into buttermilk, then coat in the cornmeal mixture.
Fry the Okra
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Fry the breaded okra in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serve
  1. Serve hot as a side dish or snack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add cayenne pepper to the breading mix.

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