Fried Okra

Name: Fried Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 pods okra, sliced in 1/4 inch pieces; 1 egg, beaten; 1 cup cornmeal; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup vegetable oil

⏱️ Ready in 30 min 🥄 Prep 15 min 🔥 Cook 15 min 👥 4 servings

A simple Southern classic! Okra is dredged in seasoned cornmeal, then fried until golden.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 15 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

10 pods okra, sliced in 1/4 inch pieces

1 egg, beaten

1 cup cornmeal

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 cup vegetable oil

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 394

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 29.2g 37%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 167mg 7%

Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%

Dietary Fiber 2.2g 8%

Total Sugars 1.4g

Protein 4.7g 9%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

In a small bowl, soak okra in egg for 5 to 10 minutes.

In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, and pepper.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Dredge okra in the cornmeal mixture, coating evenly.

Carefully place okra in hot oil; stir continuously.

Reduce heat to medium when okra first starts to brown, and cook until golden.

Drain on paper towels.