Southern Fried Okra
Fried okra is a southern classic and something you either love or hate. Lightly breaded and seasoned, you'll love this simple side dish.
Servings 6 people
Calories 143kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour gluten free flour works too
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 7.5 ounce package fresh okra pods
- 1 cup refined coconut oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl mix the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper and set aside.
- In a seperate bowl beat the egg and buttermilk and set aside.
- Wash and slice the okra into 1/4" thick slices. Throw away the very end pieces.
- Bread the okra by first dipping it in to the buttermilk mixture then in to the flour and cornmeal, pressing the breading on well.
- Transfer the breaded okra to the countertop or another bowl and allow it to sit for a couple of minutes before frying. It helps the breading stick. Heat the oil while they sit.
- In a 9-inch heavy skillet like cast iron, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat about 5 minutes. Test the oil's readiness by dropping in one okra piece. If it fries immediately, the oil is ready.
- Fry the okra in three or four batches. Place them in the oil and allow them to sit undisturbed for one minute before turning and avoid tossing it a lot so the breading doesn't fall off.
- Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and sprinkle with salt. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg