Classic Fried Okra dredges fresh cut okra in a seasoned cornmeal and flour mixture before frying in hot oil to form a delicious, crispy, crunchy bite.

It is February already and in honor of Black History Month, I am participating in the 3rd annual Black History Month Potluck. It’s a time when 28 black food bloggers come together to participate in a virtual potluck by sharing our favorite recipes.

That’s right! Each and every day during the whole month of February a black food blogger will be sharing a soulful delicious recipe. Last year I shared my recipe for Blackberry Cobbler and this year I decided to share a crispy side dish of Fried Okra.

Okra is pretty much a staple when it comes to southern food. In my family, this ingredient could be found in gumbo, paired with tomatoes, or even topping some baby lima beans. As a child, my grandfather would plant a vegetable garden and okra certainly had its own dedicated row. For this reason alone I fondly remember okra making a frequent appearance at the dinner table.

My favorite way to enjoy okra is fried.

The recipe begins by cutting fresh okra into pieces before dredging in a seasoned cornmeal and flour mixture. The okra will release moisture that will allow the breading to cling to the okra. If you prefer a heavy coating, then you will allow the okra to rest and stir a few times until it reaches your desired amount. Next, fry it in hot oil for a few minutes before removing to serve while still warm. It is just that easy.

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Fried Okra

LaKita Anderson

Classic Fried Okra dredges fresh cut okra in a seasoned cornmeal and flour mixture before frying in hot oil to form a delicious, crispy, crunchy bite.

4.50 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 195 kcal

Ingredients

1 pound fresh okra
1 cup self-rising cornmeal
½ cup self-rising flour

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

Clean the okra, dry, and cut into ½-inch pieces removing the tops.
In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, self-rising flour, salt, and pepper until combined.
Add the cut okra to the cornmeal mixture and stir around to coat each piece.
Allow it to sit for a few minutes and stir around again.
When the breading clings to the okra, shake the bowl and the excess mixture will fall to the bottom.
In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Carefully spoon the okra into the heated oil. Fry until browned all over, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Carefully remove from the oil and drain the fried okra on a paper towel. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 321mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 540IUVitamin C: 17.4mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 1.4mg

*All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands used, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

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