Fried Okra

  5.0 – 2 reviews  • Southern Recipes
Total: 40 min
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 pound fresh okra
  2. 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
  3. 1/2 cup self-rising flour
  4. 1 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Rinse the okra and dry with a paper towel. Cut the pods into 1/2 inch pieces, remove the tops. In a bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, and salt. Add the okra pieces to the bowl, stirring to coat with the cornmeal mixture, and then let sit for a few minutes. Stir again. When the breading clings to the okra, shake the bowl — excess breading will go to the bottom. Heat the oil over medium heat in a frying pan large enough to allow the okra room to cook evenly. Spoon the okra out of the bowl and fry in the hot oil until browned all over, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the okra on paper towels before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 307
Total Fat 18 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Carbohydrates 34 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugar 2 g
Protein 4 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 131 mg

Reviews

Jennifer Mayo
Paula, would you have Mama Dip on Paula’s Best Dishes.
I missed her when she appeared last. Her recipes are simple yet awesome. Her coconut custard pie is deeeelicious! I’d like to see more of her. Whatever she makes I’d give her 5 Stars.
Mckenzie Green
Delicious and oh, so simple!

 

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