Crispy Fried Okra

Name: Crispy Fried Okra
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 17 min
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh okra, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tsp vinegar); 1 cup cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp paprika (optional); Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

Crispy Fried Okra

Golden, crunchy fried okra — Southern-style snack or side that's quick to make and impossible to resist.

Prep 7 minCook 10 minTotal 17 min280 calCuisine: American, Southern

SIDEAPPETIZERSOUTHERN

Ingredients

1 lb fresh okra, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tsp vinegar)
1 cup cornmeal
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
0.5 tsp paprika (optional)
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

Steps

Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Pour buttermilk into a bowl and soak the okra pieces for 5 minutes.
In another bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Remove okra from the buttermilk, shaking off excess, and dredge in the cornmeal mixture.
Carefully place coated okra in hot oil and fry 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp.
Use a slotted spoon to drain on paper towels.
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.