Fried Okra is one of the best okra recipes ever. Cut the okra into pieces, coat with cornmeal and flour for crispy and crunchy okras. A summer favorite!

SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA RECIPE

Okra is my favorite vegetable ever. I love the hairy pod, the gooey slime and the soft texture. My family used to grow okra plant in our garden.

Okra Plant. Image credit: Bonnie Plants

I especially love crispy Southern fried okra. They are so crunchy, addictive and the okra has no slime! It’s such a great appetizer, I just can’t stop eating.

HOW TO MAKE FRIED OKRA?

In California, Okra is in season starting June, so I got myself some okras and made them into these crunchy nuggets. Now, how to fry okra? It’s very easy and involves a few simple steps:

• Remove the cap and bottom tip of the okra and cut the pods into small pieces.
• Add the okras to buttermilk.
• Coat the okras with a dry all-purpose flour and cornmeal batter (mixture).
• Deep fry in vegetable oil until golden brown and crispy.
• Drain the excess oil on paper towels and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I Use Air Fryer to Fry Okra?

Yes you can and the end result tastes exactly the same. You can use air fryer to fry the okra after coating with the all-purpose flour and cornmeal mixture. Just add 1 tablespoon of oil to your air fryer before air frying.

How Many Calories Per Serving?

This fried okra recipe is only 183 calories per serving, with 35g of carbs.

WHAT DISHES TO SERVE WITH THIS RECIPE?

This meal is best served as an appetizer and goes well with a main dish. For a Southern style wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.

Crispy Fried Okra

     Course Appetizer

 Cuisine American

 Keyword Fried Okra

 Prep Time 10 minutes

 Cook Time 5 minutes

 Total Time 15 minutes

 Servings 2 people

 Calories 183 kcal

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb okra
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 3 dashes ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• oil, for deep frying

Instructions

1. Trim off the cap and tip of the okra and cut into small pieces.
   

   
2. Combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, smoked paprika and ground black pepper in a bowl. Stir to mix well.
3. Add the buttermilk to a bowl. Work in batches, dip the okra in the buttermilk, then coat the okra with the flour mixture. Make sure the okra is evenly coated.
   
4. Heat up a sauce pan or frying pan with 2 inches of oil. Deep fry the okra (in batches) until they turn crispy and golden brown in color. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with a dipping sauce such as a spicy Ranch dipping sauce (just add Sriracha to it).

Recipe Notes

If you don't have buttermilk, just use milk and add a squirt of lemon juice, vinegar or apple cider vinegar. 

Nutrition Facts

Fried Okra Recipe

Amount Per Serving (2 people)

Calories 183Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Cholesterol 3mg1%

Sodium 599mg25%

Potassium 463mg13%

Total Carbohydrates 35g12%

Dietary Fiber 6g24%

Sugars 4g

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A19.7%

Vitamin C31.6%

Calcium13.4%

Iron12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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