Cornmeal-Crusted Fried Okra
Okra is as southern as it gets and here in Louisiana, we like to put okra in our soups/gumbo, pickle it in jars, stew it with tomatoes, or fry it crispy! For me, crispy, cornmeal-fried okra is my favorite way to have this green vegetable. I will show you how to make the BEST Cornmeal-Crusted Fried Okra and what to serve with it so that you can have a true "Southern spread" on the table in no time!
Equipment
- 1 pot or pan for frying
Ingredients
- 2 cups of thinly sliced pieces of okra.
- 1/2 cup cornmeal yellow is best!
- Vegetable oil for frying
- salt to taste
Instructions
- First, slice the okra very thinly.
- Second, put the sliced okra in a strainer and run a little bit of water over it to get the individual slices wet.
- Third, place 1/2 cup of yellow cornmeal in a large bowl and put in the damp okra.
- Next, shake the okra in the cornmeal making sure that the individual slices of the okra don’t stick together in the cornmeal mixture.
- Then, heat the vegetable oil to 350 degrees over medium-high heat.
- Sift the thin slices of okra in your fingers before dropping them into the hot oil in small batches.
- Take the fried okra out of the hot oil with a slotted spoon when it begins to turn golden brown and drain the excess oil on a paper towel-lined plate or cutting board.
- Finally, lightly sprinkle with salt and enjoy!
Video
Notes
What are the Macros for Cornmeal-Crusted Fried Okra?
Makes 4 servings (Nutritional information below is for 1 serving = 1/2 cup)
Calories – 70.75
Protein – 2.2 grams
Carbs – 12.6 grams (net)
Fat – .6 grams