Fried Okra

Name: Fried Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb okra, sliced; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 cups vegetable oil

Sliced okra soaked in buttermilk and tossed in seasoned cornmeal, then fried to a golden crunch. A classic side dish served hot and crispy.

25 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

AmericanSideStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1 lb okra, sliced
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Place 1 lb sliced okra in a bowl and pour 1/2 cup buttermilk over it, stirring to coat completely.
2

In a separate wide dish, whisk together 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper.
3

Remove okra from buttermilk with a slotted spoon and dredge in the cornmeal mixture until well coated.
4

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F.
5

Fry okra in batches for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then drain on paper towels.

Questions

Can I make Fried Okra dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup buttermilk. Swap the buttermilk for plant milk soured with a teaspoon of vinegar per cup. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Fried Okra gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Fried Okra keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Fried Okra?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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