Fried Okra
Southern Fried Okra is crispy and delicious. Made with fresh okra, battered in buttermilk and a seasoned flour and cornmeal mixture. A tasty side dish to add to any dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 275kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh okra
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Wash and trim ends of okra and slice into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Place buttermilk in a shallow dish.
- Mix flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper together in another dish.
- Dip okra slices in buttermilk and then through flour mixture, coating all sides.
- Place in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet or pan to 350°.
- Fry okra in batches for about 3- 4 minutes, stirring to keep them separated.
- Remove to a paper towel lined wire rack to drain.
- Season with additional salt if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 663mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g