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southern fried okra recipe

Southern Fried Okra

Well seasoned, light, and crispy okra that's the perfect appetizer or just good ole finger food option.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Modern Soul Food, Soul Food, southern
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 341kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh okra
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup corn starch
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1 tablespoon creole seasoning
  • Vegetable or peanut oil

Instructions

  • Halve okra pods long ways
  • Beat eggs well and add a teaspoon salt
  • Soak okra halves in egg wash (use your hands to mix the okra well)
  • Mix corn starch, rice flour, and creole spice mix well in a mixing bowl
  • Let marinade drain off the okra then dredge them in corn starch and rice flour mixture. Use your hands to pack the coating on
  • Let okra sit on a cooling rack for as much time as you have as this will help crust stay intact
  • Fry at 375 degrees for 2-3 minutes each side then remove and let cool on a rack. Season again and then enjoy with your favorite hot sauce

Notes

  • Rinse your okra well, then chop it into small, bite-sized pieces if you aren't a fan of longer halves.
  • Let the okra soak in the beaten eggs for 30 minutes or more.
  • Pre-season the flour mixture and then season the okra after frying
  • Use your hands to ensure okra is coated evenly, but if you prefer a less messy approach place okra in a paper bag with the dredge and shake well.
  • Do not use corn meal if you like actually tasting the okra flavor.
  • For other ways to cook okra use my okra guide.
  • Pair this soul food classic with popular soul food meats to round out your menu or maybe comforting fried pork chops.

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1450IU | Vitamin C: 27.1mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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