Name: Southern Fried Okra
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups okra sliced 1/2-thick or larger (fresh or frozen/thawed); 1-1/2 cups self-rising white cornmeal mix; 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper (more or less as preferred); 1/4 teaspoon garlic herb seasoning blend (optional); 1 teaspoon salt (more or less as preferred); 1/4 cup buttermilk (optional)* (Use if a thick breading is preferred.); vegetable oil for frying

Southern Fried Okra is crunchy and delicious. Serve as a side dish or snack. Easy to make with a thin or thick crust.

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These okra chunks were coated in the seasoned cornmeal mixture before frying. I skipped the buttermilk because I wanted a light, crunchy crust.

I prepare meals for my precious aunt who is blessed with 75 years of life (as of April 2021). She prefers crunchy okra with a light crust.

Easy to make. Simply skip dipping the okra in buttermilk before coating in the seasoned cornmeal mixture.

If you prefer a thick crust (like me), it’s easily achieved by dipping okra in buttermilk before dredging in the cornmeal mixture.

Helpful Okra Tips…

1. Before cooking, always wash okra in warm/salty water. Rinse in clear water.

2. Thoroughly pat dry with thick paper towels or a clean kitchen towel to get rid of the excess water. Too much moisture causes slimy okra.

3. Cut okra into thick chunks instead of paper thin. Smaller slices tend to get slimy while cooking.

4. Quickly fry prepared okra over high heat to avoid the slimy texture.

Check out more tips on how to cook okra.

Be sure to drain on paper towels after frying to get rid of excess oil. Serve hot or warm.

ENJOY!

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Southern Fried Okra

Southern Fried Okra is crunchy and delicious. Serve as a side dish or snack. Easy to make with with a thin or thick crust. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

7 minutes

Servings

servings

Ingredients

2 cups okra sliced 1/2-thick or larger fresh or frozen/thawed
1-1/2 cups self-rising white cornmeal mix
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper more or less as preferred
1/4 teaspoon garlic herb seasoning blend optional
1 teaspoon salt more or less as preferred
1/4 cup buttermilk (optional)* Use if a thick breading is preferred.
vegetable oil for frying