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Modified: Sep 18, 2023 ยท Published: Jan 31, 2019 by LaKita ยท This post may contain affiliate links.

Fried Okra

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fried okra in a bowl

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.

Overhead shot of finished fried okra

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

Thatโ€™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. ย 

bowl of freshly fried okra

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overhead view of fried okra in a bowl

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 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 195 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh okra
  • 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
  • ยฝ cup self-rising flour

salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 cup vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Clean the okra, dry, and cut into ยฝ-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.
Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 321mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 540IUVitamin C: 17.4mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 1.4mg

The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

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Be sure to give this Fried Okra a try and if you want to join the celebration and check out the other delicious 27 recipes, then simply follow the hashtag #BHMPotluck on all social media platforms. You wonโ€™t be disappointed.

Black History Month Virtual Potluck

Recipes from some of the best black food bloggers on the web. Check it out!

Beautiful Eats & Things | Okra, Corn, and Tomato Chicken Stew

Beyond the Bayou Blog | Mackerel Balls with Biscuits and Cane Syrup

Bsugar Mama | Red Beans and Rice

Butter Be Ready | Caribbean Curry Goat with Rice and Peas

Cooks with Soul | Boudin Balls

D.M.R. Fine Foods | Spice Roasted Chicken

Dash of Jazz | Soul Food Power Bowl

Dish It with Tisha | Jamaican Curry Chicken

Domestic Dee | Chicken Sliders

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Eat.Drink.Frolic. | Bourbon and Sweet Potato Pie

First and Full | Homemade Peach Pie

Food Fidelity | Nashville Hot Shrimp Sandwich

Food is Love Made Edible | Smothered Okra with Chicken and Smoked Sausage

Foodie in New York | Chess Pie

Immaculate Bites | Pimento Cheese

Kaluhi's Kitchen | Pilipili and Rosemary Marinated Mbuzi Choma with Kachumbari

Kenneth Temple | Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Marisa Moore Nutrition | Sweet and Spicy Roasted Cabbage

Meiko and the Dish | Hot Buttered Rum Biscuits

My Life Runs on Food | Southern Style Caesar Salad

Rosalynn Daniels | Osso Bucco

Savoryย Thoughts | Haitian Patty

Sweet Tea & Thyme | Spiced Peach Shortcakes

That Girl Cooks Healthy | Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce

The Hungry Hutch | Cornbread Dressing

The Seasoning Bottle | Guava Short Ribs

Whisk it Real Gud | Banana Bread

Got any comments, questions, or other ideas for this Fried Okra? Share them in the comments below!

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  1. Mary says

    February 16, 2019 at 6:35 pm

    I made some oven fried okra last weekend and it was crazy delicious. Iโ€™m still thinking about making your Blackberry Cobbler. Have a great weekend LaKita
    xoxo
    mary

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    • LaKita says

      February 17, 2019 at 9:57 am

      Yay!! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! You will not regret trying the Blackberry Cobbler. Have a great weekend Mary ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Karly says

    February 06, 2019 at 1:19 pm

    Oh this brings back childhood memories!! Can't wait to make these!

    Reply
    • LaKita says

      February 06, 2019 at 3:33 pm

      Thank you! It holds so many childhood memories for me as well. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
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