Fried Okra
You can make crispy southern fried okra from scratch.
Prep: 10min
Total: 20min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 205 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 707 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 pound okra
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/8 teaspoon onion salt
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instruction:
- Wash okra and cut it into 3/8 inch slices.
- Place flour, paprika, chili powder, garlic salt and onion salt in a small bowl.
- Stir flour and seasonings until well blended.
- Drop cut okra into the seasoned flour.
- Beat two eggs in another bowl.
- Drop flour coated okra into beaten eggs. Stir to coat okra with eggs.
- Place cornmeal in another bowl.
- Drop wet okra into cornmeal. Toss to coat the okra with cornmeal. Shake off excess cornmeal.
- Heat a skillet with about ½-inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is heated to 375 degrees, place breaded okra in the skillet.
- Cook the okra for 1 to 2 minutes on one side or until browned.
- Rotate and flip the okra to cook until browned on all sides.
- Remove the okra from skillet with a slotted spatula or spoon.
- Drain the fried okra on paper towels.
- Season it with salt while it is still warm.
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FAQ
What is the best oil for frying okra?
Tender fresh okra is dredged in a light coating of finely ground white cornmeal and fried to a crispy, golden brown in hot peanut oil.
Why does my breading fall off my okra?
The moistened okra adheres to the breading during frying. Breading does not stick to dry okra. And in my opinion, buttermilk makes a breading which is too thick which also causes the breading to fall off.
How do you make fried okra not slimy?
How to Cook Okra on the Stovetop
- Place okra in a saucepan; add enough water to cover the okra and salt to taste; bring the water to boil.
- Cover the pan and cook eight to 10 minutes or until the okra is tender.
- Drain well and, if desired, toss with a little butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.
