Southern Fried Okra with Cornmeal
Deep Fried Okra is a perfect Southern Side dish made with seasoned corn meal - golden brown, delicious and a great way to enjoy this uncommon and unique vegetable.
Servings: 3 -4 cups
Calories: 353kcal
Ingredients
- 20 fresh okra stalks cut into 1/4" pieces
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup corn meal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut Okra stalks down to 1/4th inch pieces. Discard ends.
- Beat 2 eggs in a bowl and place cut pieces of okra directly into egg mixture. Mix well to evenly coat all pieces.
- Let okra set for about 5 minutes while oil is heating up.
- Heat at least 2-3" of oil in a saucepan until 375 degrees.
- In a separate bowl, add corn meal, salt and pepper seasoning and mix well to combine.
- Divide the okra (from the egg mixture) into fourths.
- Add one fourth of the okra to the corn meal mixture and mix well to evenly coat all sides.
- Place cornmeal covered okra into hot oil and fry until browned on both sides, about 3-5 minutes.
- Carefully remove, drain on paper towels and repeat, frying okra in batches and draining. Sprinkle with additional kosher salt as pieces come out of hot oil.
- Serve fried okra immediately while still warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 623mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 19g