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fried okra in a yellow bowl
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Southern Fried Okra

This Southern Fried Okra is a classic side dish made easy! A comfort food staple, it take just minutes to prepare for crispy, crunchy and delicious okra!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword fried, okra, soul food, vegetable
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 500kcal

Ingredients

  • 10-15 pods of fresh okra
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • Slice okra into 1/2" pieces, discarding the stem and end. Pat dry with paper towel. Place into a bowl and mix together with the egg. Let stand 10 minutes.
    Mix egg and okra
  • Heat hot oil in a small pan on the stove over medium high heat.
  • Dredge okra into cornmeal mixture and toss to evenly coat.
    coat in cornmeal mixture
  • Remove from mixture and fry for about 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
    fry okra in hot oil
  • Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
    southern fried okra

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcal