Southern Deep-Fried Okra

Name: Southern Deep-Fried Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 scant teaspoon salt, plus extra for seasoning; 1/2 cup buttermilk, or milk; 1 pound okra pods, stem and ends cut off, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Crispy deep-fried okra, featuring a cornmeal and flour coating, makes an excellent side dish for any meal.

⭐ 4.7 (30 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 5 minTotal: 80 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish Dinner Appetizer

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F.
Combine cornmeal, flour, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a bowl.
Pour buttermilk or milk into a separate bowl.
Dip okra pieces in buttermilk, then roll in the flour mixture to coat.
Fry coated okra in batches for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
Remove fried okra with a slotted spoon to paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Serve hot.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 281 kcal

Carbohydrate: 24 g

Cholesterol: 2 mg

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 5 g

Saturated Fat: 3 g

Sodium: 554 mg

Sugar: 4 g

Fat: 19 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g