Description
Crispy Southern Fried Okra that’s easy to make and a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- Fresh okra, sliced into ½ inch rounds
- Buttermilk (or milk)
- Cornmeal
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Pepper
- Smoked paprika (optional)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Rinse and slice the okra into ½ inch rounds.
- Soak the sliced okra in buttermilk or milk for a bit.
- Mix cornmeal and a little flour in a bowl.
- Add a pinch of salt, pepper, and smoked paprika (if using) to the breading mixture.
- Coat the soaked okra in the cornmeal mixture, shaking off the excess.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Test with a crumb to ensure the oil is hot.
- Fry the okra in small batches for about 3-4 minutes, flipping until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, sprinkling with extra salt immediately.
- Keep fried okra warm in an oven if needed while cooking the rest.
Notes
Best served fresh. For storage, use a paper-towel lined container and reheat in an oven or air fryer to retain crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg