Southern Fried Okra
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.
Golden brown with a little fresh green showing through, these okra nuggets are crunchy and addictive! My sons like to dip them in ketchup. —Pam Duncan, Summers, Arkansas
Ingredients
-
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra, thawed
-
3 tablespoons buttermilk
-
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
-
2 tablespoons cornmeal
-
1/4 teaspoon salt
-
1/4 teaspoon garlic herb seasoning blend
-
1/8 teaspoon pepper
-
Oil for deep-fat frying
-
Additional salt and pepper, optional
Directions
-
1.
Pat okra dry with paper towels. Place buttermilk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, seasoning blend and pepper. Dip okra in buttermilk, then roll in cornmeal mixture.
-
2.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. oil to 375°. Fry okra, a few pieces at a time, 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 200 calories, 12g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 430mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
© 2024 RDA Enthusiast Brands, LLC