How To Make Fried Okra Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pound okra, sliced
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix together cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
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Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
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Dredge the sliced okra in the cornmeal mixture, making sure to coat each piece evenly.
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Carefully drop the coated okra into the hot oil, frying in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
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Fry the okra for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Flip the okra halfway through to ensure even cooking.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried okra to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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Serve the fried okra warm as an appetizer or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 246kcal
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 579mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 43g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 6g
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