Name: Walton's Southern Tables Fried Okra Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 pound Fresh okra; 1 cup Cornmeal; 1 cup All-purpose flour; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1 large Egg; 1 cup Buttermilk; 2 cups Vegetable oil

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Crisp and golden, our Fried Okra is a Southern classic that delivers a perfect crunch in every bite. Each piece is hand-battered and fried to perfection, offering a delightful contrast of textures. Served with a zesty dipping sauce, it’s the ideal starter or side dish that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of the South.

Wash the okra thoroughly and slice it into 1/2-inch pieces.

Prepare the Okra

In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Make the Batter

In another bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk. Dip the sliced okra into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge it in the cornmeal mixture until well coated.

Coat the Okra

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).

Heat the Oil

Carefully add the coated okra to the hot oil in batches. Fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Remove the fried okra and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Fry the Okra

Serve

Fresh okra

Cornmeal

All-purpose flour

Salt

Black pepper

Cayenne pepper

Buttermilk

Vegetable oil

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Make Fried Okra Recipe in just 30m. Crisp and golden, our Fried Okra is a Southern classic that delivers a perfect crunch in every bite. Each piece is hand-battered and fried to perfection, offering a delightful contrast of textures. Served with a zesty dipping sauce, it’s the ideal starter or side dish that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of the South.

Fried Okra Recipe

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