Fried Okra
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.
Servings: 6
Calories: 195kcal
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: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 540IU | Vitamin C: 17.4mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1.4mg