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Southern Fried Okra Recipe
This Southern Fried Okra Recipe features fresh okra breaded in a flavorful coating then fried until golden creating a perfect crunchy texture!
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Calories
172
kcal
Author
Jocelyn Delk Adams of Grandbaby Cakes
Ingredients
12
oz
fresh okra
cut into 1/2 inch pieces
salt and pepper
to taste
2
large eggs
1/3
cup
all purpose flour
2/3
cup
cornmeal
1/2
cup
seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2
tsp
paprika
1/4
tsp
cayenne
oil for frying
Instructions
Season okra with salt and pepper.
Beat eggs in a small bowl.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, bread crumbs, paprika, and cayenne.
Dip okra in the flour mixture, then in eggs, and back in the flour mixture. Place on a baking sheet.
Repeat until all okra is coated.
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
Fry okra until golden, then drain on paper towels. Serve it up warm.
Notes
You can absolutely use frozen okra that has been thawed out. The most important thing to remember is to keep the texture intact.
Nutrition
Calories:
172
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
29
g
|
Protein:
7
g
|
Fat:
3
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.01
g
|
Cholesterol:
55
mg
|
Sodium:
159
mg
|
Potassium:
283
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
621
IU
|
Vitamin C:
13
mg
|
Calcium:
76
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg