Okra Hush Puppies

This is the first time in a long, long time that I didn’t take a picture of a dish after I plated. Why? Well, because my okra hush puppies were only on a plate for about 30 seconds.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword deep-fried, hush puppies, okra

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 271kcal

Author Spicy Southern Kitchen

Ingredients

Vegetable oil for frying
4 cups okra fresh, sliced thin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup onion minced
1 tablespoon parsley fresh, chopped
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
1 ½ tablespoons sugar
2 cups cornbread mix
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Heat oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 350 F.
In a large bowl combine the okra, garlic powder, onion, and parsley.
In another bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and sugar. Add to the bowl of okra and stir gently to combine.
Stir in the cornbread mix. Add the salt and pepper and stir..
Working in batches, scoop out a spoonful of batter and gently drop into the hot oil. Fry for about 5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping as they cook.
Remove to a wire rack to cool.

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