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Southern Fried Okra
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Southern Fried Okra

This southern fried okra came out absolutely fantastic. Light, crunchy, delicious. I served it as a side, but it was better than fried pickles so I’d not hesitate to serve it as an appetizer.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword deep-fried, okra, southern
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 179kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a pie plate, combine the flour and seasoning.
  • In another pie plate, whisk the egg with the milk.
  • Heat 1" of oil in a Dutch oven or cast iron skillet to 375 F.
  • Working in batches, place okra into the egg mixture and stir to coat well.
  • Shake off excess batter and place okra in flour mixture. Toss to coat well.
  • Shake off excess flour and add okra to oil. Do not overcrowd.
  • Let cook until golden brown on one side. Flip and cook until browned on the other side.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and continue cooking remaining okra.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1088IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 2mg