Okra Fritters Recipe

Name: Okra Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup white cornmeal; 1/2 cup flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup thinly sliced okra; canola oil (for frying); homemade baking powder (use 1 tsp); 4 tablespoons cream of tartar; 2 tablespoons baking soda

Servings: persons

1/2 cup white cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced okra
canola oil (for frying)
homemade baking powder (use 1 tsp)
4 tablespoons cream of tartar
2 tablespoons baking soda

1
Put the cornmeal, flour,1 teaspoon of the salt & 1 teaspoon of the home made Baking Powder in a mixing bowl and stir well with a whisk to blend.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and water and stir into the dry ingredients, mixing only until moistened.
3
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper over the onion and sliced okra and toss lightly.
4
Fold the okra & onion into the batter.
5
Pour 1 inch of oil into heavy skillet and heat to 340-350 degrees; Spoon the okra batter by heaping tablespoons into hot oil, fry until golden brown on one side and turn and continue until both sides are browned and the fritters are cooked through; remove from skillet to paper towel to drain.
6
Serve & enjoy.
7
For homemade baking powder: sift the 2 ingredients together 3 times and transfer to a clean tight-sealing jar; store at room temperature for up to 6 weeks.

180

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup white cornmeal, 1/2 cup flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 egg, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Okra Fritters falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Okra Fritters

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