Unleash the joy of Southern cooking in your kitchen with our Crispy Southern Fried Okra. This classic Southern side dish is simple to make, delicious, and just a little bit addictive.
Crispy Southern Fried Okra
Experience the perfect crunch with our Crispy Southern Fried Okra, a flavorful dish that’s wonderfully golden and utterly delicious.
Equipment
- Cutting board and knife
- Mixing bowls
- Skillet
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towel-lined plate
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh okra
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse the okra and slice into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Place the okra in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drain the okra from the buttermilk, then toss in the cornmeal mixture until evenly coated.
- Fry the okra in batches, careful not to overcrowd the skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per batch.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried okra to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot as a side dish.
Notes
Fry the okra in batches to maintain the oil temperature, ensuring each piece gets perfectly crispy.
Indulge in the delicious simplicity of our Crispy Southern Fried Okra. Pair it with your favorite Southern dishes for a comforting meal.
Recipe difficulty: Easy
Complete nutritional information per serving:
- Calories: 260
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
- Sodium: 600mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 45g
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Total Sugars: 4g
- Protein: 7g
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