Simple Fried Okra
Crisp, golden, and packed with Southern charm, this Simple Fried Okra recipe is the perfect way to celebrate a classic comfort food. Freshly sliced okra is bathed in tangy buttermilk, then coated in a flavorful blend of cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, and paprika for the ultimate crunch. Fried to perfection in hot vegetable oil, each bite offers a delightful balance of textures and seasoning. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy dish is ideal as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, a savory side dish, or a stand-alone snack. Serve it warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a truly irresistible taste of the South!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh okra
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
Wash and dry the okra. Trim off the ends and cut into 1/2-inch slices.
In a large bowl, pour the buttermilk over the sliced okra and stir to coat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C) or until a small piece of bread dropped in the oil sizzles immediately.
Dredge the buttermilk-coated okra in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated.
Carefully add the coated okra to the hot oil in small batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried okra to a plate lined with paper towels to drain the excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining okra until all pieces are fried.
Serve warm as a snack or side dish, with your favorite dipping sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.8 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 561 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 520 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
